By Sylvia Hsu, MDJuly 17, 2019Vol. 1, No. 19 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by pruritus that results in eczema induced by scratching. Histamine-1 receptor blockers are routinely used to …
LESSONS LEARNED FROM CANINE ATOPIC DERMATITIS
What can human and veterinary dermatologists learn from each other in the management and treatment of atopic dermatitis? Feature By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2020 In the past, …
THE 2020 VISION FOR NEMOLIZUMAB IN ATOPIC DERMATITIS
View PostExpression of retinoid receptors in hand eczema.
Hand eczema is the most common occupational skin disease. The etiology is multifactorial. Systemic alitretinoin, a pan-retinoic receptor agonist, has proven efficacy in the treatment of recalcitrant chronic hand eczema; …
S. aureus Agr Virulence Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
Expression of functional Agr system in S. aureus needed for epidermal colonization in mice. Skin colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is associated with the risk for developing atopic dermatitis (AD), and infants who do not …
Nemolizumab Beats Placebo for Reduction of Pruritus in Eczema
VAS score reduction greater at week 16 for addition of nemolizumab versus placebo to topical agents. For patients with atopic dermatitis and moderate-to-severe pruritus, nemolizumab results in a greater reduction …
Maternal Depression Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Offspring
Association shows increased rate, more persistence, and potentially more severe symptoms. Maternal depression in the postpartum period and beyond is associated with higher odds of atopic dermatitis (AD) for the …
Expression of retinoid receptors in hand eczema.
Hand eczema is the most common occupational skin disease. The etiology is multifactorial. Systemic alitretinoin, a pan-retinoic receptor agonist, has proven efficacy in the treatment of recalcitrant chronic hand eczema; …
Psoriasis, biological drugs and Coronavirus Disease 2019: Real life experience of two Italian provinces.
On January 30, 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a new coronavirus disease outbreak [COronaVIrus Disease – 19 (COVID-19)] was an international public health emergency. Many news, often fake …
KEEPING AN EYE ON MELANOMA
By Warren R. Heymann, MDApril 7, 2021Vol. 3, No. 14 If your practice bears any resemblance to mine, a significant portion of your schedule is devoted to patients following up …
FIRST 100 DAYS: CONTAIN COVID-19
Dermatologists will likely have to wait before the Biden administration turns its attention to health care issues impacting the specialty. Feature By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, March 1, 2021 The …
SHOULD DERMATOLOGISTS BE ANTI-ANTIHISTAMINE FOR ATOPIC DERMATITIS?
By Sylvia Hsu, MDJuly 17, 2019Vol. 1, No. 19 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by pruritus that results in eczema induced by scratching. Histamine-1 receptor blockers are routinely used to …
LESSONS LEARNED FROM CANINE ATOPIC DERMATITIS
What can human and veterinary dermatologists learn from each other in the management and treatment of atopic dermatitis? Feature By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2020 In the past, …
Can dermatology employers require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
View PostTHE 2020 VISION FOR NEMOLIZUMAB IN ATOPIC DERMATITIS
View PostExpression of retinoid receptors in hand eczema.
Hand eczema is the most common occupational skin disease. The etiology is multifactorial. Systemic alitretinoin, a pan-retinoic receptor agonist, has proven efficacy in the treatment of recalcitrant chronic hand eczema; …
S. aureus Agr Virulence Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
Expression of functional Agr system in S. aureus needed for epidermal colonization in mice. Skin colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is associated with the risk for developing atopic dermatitis (AD), and infants who do not …
Psoriasis, biological drugs and Coronavirus Disease 2019: Real life experience of two Italian provinces.
On January 30, 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a new coronavirus disease outbreak [COronaVIrus Disease – 19 (COVID-19)] was an international public health emergency. Many news, often fake …
Chronic plaque psoriasis
What is chronic plaque psoriasis? Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis. It presents as small to large, well-demarcated, red, scaly and thickened areas of skin. It most likely to affect elbows, …
Chronic plaque psoriasis
What is chronic plaque psoriasis? Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis. It presents as small to large, well-demarcated, red, scaly and thickened areas of skin. It most likely to affect elbows, …
Guttate Psoriasis
What is guttate psoriasis? Guttate psoriasis is psoriasis that is characterised by multiple small scaly plaques on the trunk and limbs. ‘Gutta’ is Latin for a drop; guttate psoriasis looks like a shower of red, scaly …
Skin Infections in Early Childhood Linked to Pediatric Psoriasis
Independent associations with pediatric psoriasis also seen for atopic dermatitis, family history of psoriasis
Telemedicine Use Increased Considerably During COVID-19
Telemedicine use was lower in communities with higher rates of poverty; use varied across specialties, conditions
Some Inflammatory Diseases Linked to Stroke-Associated Pneumonia
Risk for SAP reduced among patients with psoriasis, other chronic inflammatory diseases among acute ischemic stroke discharges
U.S. Drug Prices 256 Percent Higher Than in 32 OECD Countries
U.S. prices higher than those in comparison countries for brand-name originator drugs, but lower for unbranded generics
Biden Signs Orders to Expand Health Care Access
Reopened Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment period will run from Feb. 15 to May 15
Many Adults Do Not See Link Between Racism, Poorer Health
Findings revealed in national survey of U.S. adults with family incomes of less than $125,000
CDC: Most Teens Do Not Meet Recommended Fruit, Veggie Intake
Nationally, 7.1 and 2.0 percent of students met U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations for fruit, vegetable intake in 2017
COVID-19 Outcomes No Worse for Patients on Immunosuppressive Meds
Findings for ventilator use, length of stay, in-hospital mortality similar for those with, without chronic use of immunosuppressant agents
No Evidence Found to Support Discontinuing ACEIs, ARBs in COVID-19
Mean number of days alive and out of hospital not significantly different for those discontinuing, continuing meds
Hospitalizations for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Up in Australia
Risk factors include peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, nephropathy, and poor glycemic control
Psoriasis, biological drugs and Coronavirus Disease 2019: Real life experience of two Italian provinces.
On January 30, 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a new coronavirus disease outbreak [COronaVIrus Disease – 19 (COVID-19)] was an international public health emergency. Many news, often fake …
Chronic plaque psoriasis
What is chronic plaque psoriasis? Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis. It presents as small to large, well-demarcated, red, scaly and thickened areas of skin. It most likely to affect elbows, …
Guttate Psoriasis
What is guttate psoriasis? Guttate psoriasis is psoriasis that is characterised by multiple small scaly plaques on the trunk and limbs. ‘Gutta’ is Latin for a drop; guttate psoriasis looks like a shower of red, scaly …
Roflumilast Cream Promising for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
More patients in roflumilast groups have IGA score indicating status of clear or almost clear at week 6 Roflumilast cream is superior to placebo vehicle cream for reducing psoriasis severity, …
KEEPING AN EYE ON MELANOMA
By Warren R. Heymann, MDApril 7, 2021Vol. 3, No. 14 If your practice bears any resemblance to mine, a significant portion of your schedule is devoted to patients following up …