Childhood eczema is common and causes a significant impact on the children and families that are coping with the condition. A typical treatment regimen includes emollient therapy, whether by use of emollient soap substitutes, leave-on emollients, or bath additives that are designed to be added to bath water and thought to leave a film of …
Did you know that over 20 comorbidities have been linked to Atopic Dermatitis in 2018? Dr. Robert Sidbury from Seattle Children’s Hospital helped attendees of the SDPA Summer Conference sift through the published data related to atopic comorbidities. Dr. Sidbury relayed that it is an “incredibly dynamic” time in the field of atopy in both …
Atopic eczema is a common relapsing condition the affects up to 10% of adults. Because of its systemic inflammatory component, it is thought that atopic eczema may contribute to cardiovascular outcomes, but it is not known whether the cardiovascular risks may correlate with the severity of disease. A recent study explored whether adults with atopic …
Atopic dermatitis (AD) causes intense itching, and patients are often prescribed antihistamines to mitigate those effects. However, the evidence that non-sedating oral antihistamines are effective at controlling the itch is lacking. Sedating antihistamines have more studies that suggest they are useful. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) does not recommend the use of antihistamines for …
While systemic corticosteroids (SCS) are frequently used to treat atopic dermatitis (AD), there are few studies that have examined the safety and efficacy of this practice. A recent review studied the available evidence to summarize the available evidence for using SCSs in AD. Currently, AAD guidelines for treating AD recommend systemic therapy for persistent, moderate-to-severe …
We know that the body’s microbiome, that is the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that inhabit the human body, can affect the host cells and immunity. Therefore, understanding the interplay between host cells and resident bacteria is important to recognize how the microbiome interacts with dermatological conditions. This knowledge helps to further refine how we approach …