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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on atopic dermatitis, editorials on atopic dermatitis, and perspectives on atopic dermatitis - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Mind My Itch
- November 13, 2009
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Patients with atopic dermatitis had a distinct and different pattern of brain activation during itch.- Reviewing:
- Ishiuji Y et al., Br J Dermatol 2009 Nov; 161:1072.
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Do Atopic Dermatitis Patients with Eczema Herpeticum Have a Unique Phenotype?
- October 9, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Certain characteristics were more common in patients with AD and history of EH than in other AD patients.- Reviewing:
- Beck LA et al., J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009 Aug; 124:260.
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Acidic Tendencies
- July 30, 2009
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Acidity of the stratum corneum maintains skin barrier function; in mice, topical acidification prevented dermatitis.- Reviewing:
- Hatano Y et al., J Invest Dermatol 2009 Jul; 129:1824.
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“IL-22 T Cells” and Atopic Dermatitis Free
- July 10, 2009
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Increased numbers of IL-22–producing cells and increased expression differentiated AD from psoriasis and point the way for new therapies.- Reviewing:
- Nograles KE et al., J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009 Jun; 123:1244.
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Bleach Baths for Atopic Dermatitis
- June 5, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD, and Jan V. Hirschmann, MD
- Dermatology
Combined treatment with sodium hypochlorite and nasal mupirocin improved eczema severity, but we don’t yet know how or why.- Reviewing:
- Huang JT et al., Pediatrics 2009 May; 123:e808.
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Review of Atopic Dermatitis Free
- April 2, 2008
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A comprehensive look at this common but complicated condition- Reviewing:
- Bieber T., N Engl J Med 2008 Apr 3; 358:1483.
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The Childhood Atopic Dermatitis Impact Scale: CADIS Comes of Age Free
- July 13, 2007
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
This subjective parental assessment tool yielded results that were comparable to and more easily obtained than SCORAD system assessments.- Reviewing:
- Chamlin SL et al., Arch Dermatol 2007 Jun; 143:768-72.
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Mycophenolate Mofetil for Childhood Atopic Dermatitis
- July 13, 2007
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
MMF may be costly, but it appears to be an effective, alternative immunosuppressive agent for severe pediatric atopic dermatitis.- Reviewing:
- Heller M et al., Br J Dermatol 2007 Jul; 157:127-32.
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Filaggrin, Ichthyosis, and Atopy Revisited
- May 18, 2007
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Innovative techniques uncover multiple mutations in the gene encoding filaggrin that increase risks for ichthyosis vulgaris or atopic dermatitis.- Reviewing:
- Sandilands A et al., Nat Genet 2007 May; 39:650-4.
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Do Topical Antimicrobials Improve Eczema? Free
- November 9, 2006
- Jan V. Hirschmann, MD
- Dermatology
Although antimicrobial agents reduce S. aureus in eczemous lesions, the clinical benefit is not impressive.- Reviewing:
- Gong JQ et al., Br J Dermatol 2006 Oct; 155:680-7.
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Do Prebiotics Prevent Atopic Dermatitis in Infants?
- August 25, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Investigators added prebiotics to infant formula in an attempt to reproduce the preventive effects of breast-feeding on atopic dermatitis.- Reviewing:
- Moro G et al., Arch Dis Child 2006 Jul 27;:
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Atopic Dermatitis in Infants: The “Balaclava Area,” Arms, and Joints Are Most Significant
- June 13, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A look at how the distribution of AD changes as children age- Reviewing:
- Halkjaer LB et al., Arch Dermatol 2006 May; 142:561-6.
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Scratching Below the Surface of Eczema
- April 25, 2006
- Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Common genetic variants are implicated in atopic disease, including atopic dermatitis.- Reviewing:
- Palmer CN et al., Nat Genet 2006 Apr; 38:441-6.
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Probiotics Show Promise for Atopic Dermatitis in Children
- October 25, 2005
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Dermatology
Probiotics represent a new approach to treating allergic disease. Investigators from Australia conducted a double-blind, randomized clinical trial in which 56 children (age range, 6–18 . . .- Reviewing:
- Weston S et al., Arch Dis Child 2005 Sep; 90:892-7. Murch SH., Arch Dis Child 2005 Sep; 90:881-2.
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Pimecrolimus vs. Tacrolimus: Which Is Better for Atopic Dermatitis?
- August 9, 2005
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Pimecrolimus and tacrolimus are topical, nonsteroidal calcineurin inhibitors used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Pimecrolimus 1% cream is approved for patients at least 2 . . .- Reviewing:
- Kempers S et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2004 Oct; 51:515-25. Paller AS et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2005 May; 52:810-22.
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Tacrolimus Reduces Ring Around the Collar
- April 26, 2005
- Neil H. Shear, MD, FRCPC
- Dermatology
"Dirty neck" refers to a reticulate hyperpigmentation seen predominantly on the anterior neck in adults with atopic dermatitis. Hydroquinone and corticosteroids have limited utility for . . .- Reviewing:
- Hira K et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2005 Apr; 52:720-2.
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Tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus: Are They Better Than Steroids?
- April 12, 2005
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Topical immunomodulators remain important alternatives for managing atopic dermatitis.- Reviewing:
- Ashcroft DM et al., BMJ 2005 Mar 5; 330:516-24.
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When Atopic Dermatitis Rises, Yeast May Have a Role
- December 14, 2004
- James Ferguson, MD, FRCP
- Dermatology
The etiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) is multifactorial, with genetic, immunologic, and environmental elements as possible contributors. Various microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can . . .- Reviewing:
- Aspres N and Anderson C., Australas J Dermatol 2004 Nov; 45:199-205.
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Chronic Atopic Dermatitis: Treat with Narrowband UVB or UVA1?
- April 15, 2003
- James Ferguson, MD, FRCP
- Dermatology
Because of its convenience, lack of adverse effects, and low cost, narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) is increasingly recognized as the first-line phototherapy for moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Should . . .- Reviewing:
- Legat FJ et al., Arch Dermatol 2003 Feb; 139:223-4.
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Staph'ing Problems with Atopic Dermatitis
- November 12, 2002
- Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Colonization of the skin by Staphylococcal aureus is frequently found in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but less frequently in patients with psoriasis. The skin's . . .- Reviewing:
- Ong PY et al., N Engl J Med 2002 Oct 10; 347:1151-60.
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