Math-based model helps optimize treatment for chronic eczema

Anyone with a chronic illness understands the struggle of living with a disease that is deeply unpredictable. Many such illnesses are characterized by long periods of remission broken up by sudden, debilitating flare-ups. Sometimes these flare-ups have obvious causes, but often they seem to come out of nowhere, which can be frustrating and unpleasant. The … Read more

Top early-life factors driving childhood food allergy

A sweeping analysis of nearly three million children pinpoints which early-life factors most strongly predict food allergy risk, revealing how skin barrier health, family history, and early exposures intersect to shape outcomes. Study: Risk Factors for the Development of Food Allergy in Infants and Children. Image credit: Alona Siniehina/Shutterstock.com A systematic review and meta-analysis of … Read more

Study Explores Link Between Insomnia, Atopic Dermatitis

Sleep issues may increase the chances of chronic skin problems, according to findings from a new study appearing in Brain and Behavior.1 The study found that insomnia was associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis of nearly 80%. This causal relationship suggests that addressing sleep issues may help reduce the burden of allergic diseases, … Read more

Insomnia & Eczema: New Study Findings

The Sleep-Skin Connection: New Research Highlights Link to Atopic Dermatitis Table of Contents The Sleep-Skin Connection: New Research Highlights Link to Atopic Dermatitis unraveling the Causal Relationship: A Genetic Outlook The Insomnia & Eczema Connection: Unveiling New study Findings Understanding Eczema and Its Impact Insomnia: More Than Just Sleepless Nights The Emerging Link Between Sleep … Read more

Dupilumab Can Safely Treat Atopic Dermatitis During Pregnancy

Dupilumab (Dupixent) was deemed safe for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in women during pregnancy or breastfeeding, according to data from a meta-analysis published in Acta Dermato-Venereologica.1 However, due to a lack of robust clinical studies included in the analysis, researchers suggested more research is necessary to understand the efficacy and safety of biologics … Read more

Patient-Reported Experiences Show Psychological Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Adolescents

Both children and teens with atopic dermatitis (AD) face a high burden of disease, though the most impactful drivers of burden may differ between the age groups, suggest findings from a new study of patient-reported outcomes.1 The findings of the study, which interviewed the young group of patients or their caregivers, highlighted the need to … Read more

Rising Atopic Dermatitis in Older US Adults

Archyde Atopic Dermatitis Cases surge among Elderly Americans, Study Reveals Gender Disparities WASHINGTON — New research indicates a significant rise in atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, among the oldest adults in the United States. The study, analyzing data from 1990 to 2019, reveals an 85.53% increase in cases among those aged 80 and older, … Read more

Allergies & Migraines: A Dangerous Link?

Allergies Linked to Migraine Risk: New Research Table of Contents Allergies Linked to Migraine Risk: New Research Allergies Linked to Migraine Risk: New Research The Allergy-Migraine Connection: What You Need to Know Key Findings at a Glance Did You Know? Behind the Numbers: The Research Methodology What This Means for Patients and Clinicians pro Tip: … Read more

Allergies & Migraine: Increased Risk

Archyde Allergies Linked to Higher Migraine Risk: New Research Sounds the Alarm Millions of Americans suffering from allergies may also be at increased risk for migraines, according to a recent meta-analysis published in the International Archives of Allergy and Immunology. Experts are urging doctors to consider this connection when treating patients. Published April 4, 2024 … Read more

Allergic Diseases Linked to Increased Risk for Migraine

TOPLINE: Allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis are associated with a significantly increased risk for migraine, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers searched databases to identify observational studies that examined the association between allergic diseases and migraine. They focused on 10 cohort and case-control studies with … Read more