Pearls for improving sleep in atopic dermatitis patients
March 23, 2020
Researchers of a recent paper highlight advice physicians can give atopic dermatitis patients to improve their sleep and quality of life.
Ingrid Torjesen
An investigational drug for keloids
February 7, 2020
The atopic dermatitis treatment dupilumab could offer a therapeutic option for keloids, according to a case report published in the Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Prebiotics, cosmeceuticals may improve skin condition
January 10, 2020
Prebiotics may play a role in protecting against skin diseases, says a recent study.
![child with atopic dermatitis](https://www.dermatologytimes.com/sites/default/files/styles/trc_article_348x228/public/%28%C2%A9TaborskyShutterstock.com%29_2.jpg?itok=OyWPR7Z8 "<p>“We are constantly looking to develop non-invasive biomarkers to track skin improvement in children, but also in adults," says Dr. Guttman-Yassky.</p>")
Tape strips may replace biopsies in pediatric atopic dermatitis
December 13, 2019
Biopsies are the gold standard approach for obtaining skin samples to test for biomarkers in atopic dermatitis, but tape strips may offer a far less invasive alternative for young children with the disease, research suggests.
Atopic dermatitis in teens with skin of color
December 12, 2019
Atopic dermatitis can have a profound impact on the quality of life of adolescents with skin of color. A recent review discusses special considerations for this patient population.
![atopic dermatitis on arms](https://www.dermatologytimes.com/sites/default/files/styles/trc_article_348x228/public/Atopic%20Dermatitits%20%28%C2%A9TYLimShutterstock.com%29%20copy_2.jpg?itok=Xk6pmltU "<p>“It is important for dermatologists to be aware of this association, diagnose and manage conjunctivitis in atopic dermatitis patients, and refer patients to ophthalmology specialists when appropriate," says April Armstrong, M.D., University of Southern California, Los Angeles</p>")
High risk of conjunctivitis in atopic dermatitis patients
December 12, 2019
Dermatologists should look for signs of conjunctivitis in their atopic dermatitis patients and learn how to manage the condition because this patients population may have an increased risk of experiencing conjunctivitis, particularly allergic conjunctivitis, according to a recent study.
![acne scars on female face](https://www.dermatologytimes.com/sites/default/files/styles/trc_article_348x228/public/Acne%20scars_%C2%A9BudimirJevticShutterstock.com__0.jpg?itok=Ql7KM90o "<p>“It seems that topical retinoid maintenance therapy should be continued for up to two years after oral treatment in order to reduce scarring," says Ewa Chlebus, M.D., Ph.D, Nova Dermatology Centre, Warsaw, Poland. <small>(©BudimirJevtic/Shutterstock.com)</small></p>")
Risk of scarring in adults with persistent acne
December 11, 2019
The choice of treatment for acne in adolescence may impact the risk of later scar formation when the condition persists into adulthood, shows a recent study.
Infection risk lower with some systemic treatments for atopic dermatitis
December 9, 2019
Methotrexate and cyclosporine appear to have better safety profiles over a six-month period than other systemic treatments used to treat atopic dermatitis, according to a recent study.
Atopic dermatitis patients receive more complex treatment regimens
December 3, 2019
Significant variation exists in prescribing patterns among doctors managing atopic dermatitis, and the prescription of some drugs may go against dermatology guidelines, finds a recent study.
Atopic dermatitis patients’ access to care varies across US
November 20, 2019
For patients with atopic dermatitis, access to dermatology care appears to be best in the West and poorest in the Midwest, shows a recent study looking at disparities in access to services across the United States.
