New findings by a team of scientists from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology indicate that dermatitis due to topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from atopic dermatitis, and they suggest that it is the result of an excess of an essential … Read more
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from eczema and is caused by an excess of an essential chemical compound in the body. Scientists from NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) identified treatments that could be studied in clinical … Read more
Yuen Yu Chong, PhD, Credit: Nethersole School of Nursing New findings suggest the Family Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Eczema Management Program (FACT-EMP) is an effective and potentially feasible approach to improving children’s atopic dermatitis symptoms and parents’ self-efficacy in managing the condition over 3 months.1 This program was highlighted in new research authored by a … Read more
Dupilumab may be considered a viable atopic dermatitis treatment option for pregnant and breastfeeding women, new findings suggest, given both the limited therapy options in this patient population and the drug’s favorable safety profile for such patients.1 These findings resulted from new research authored in part by Stamatios Gregoriou, from the department of dermatology and … Read more
Albert F. Yang, MD Credit: University of Michigan Medical School A wearable artificial intelligence-enabled haptic feedback sensor may be helpful as a non-pharmacological intervention for patients to reduce their nocturnal scratching due to mild atopic dermatitis, new findings suggest.1 These data represent the conclusion of new research by a team of investigators led by Albert … Read more
Occasional intake of high-fat and high-protein foods may be linked to a lower odds of developing atopic dermatitis, according to recent findings.1 These data represent the conclusion of new research conducted in Singapore and Malaysia regarding diet and its impact on atopic dermatitis. The study was authored by a team led by Jun Jie Lim, … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning show potential in diagnostic accuracy, patient outcomes, and reductions in cost for aesthetic medicine, new findings suggest, though limitations related to algorithm bias and data quality may require further research.1 These findings resulted from a new review of research into the implementation of AI in aesthetic medicine settings. Some … Read more
Increased eczema risks in certain populations were associated with moderately high calcium intake, although pregnant women were found to potentially benefit from higher calcium consumption. | Image Credit: InfiniteStudio – stock.adobe.com Eczema incidence appeared to be more common among patients who had a moderately high level of calcium intake, suggesting correlations between certain nutrient levels … Read more