Atopic dermatitis

Structural Racism and Atopic Dermatitis

Structural racism adversely affects the health of minority populations. It can open the doors to health conditions such as atopic dermatitis. The Current State of Structural Racism Despite its proven existence, structural racism has been questioned by general society and by professionals providing healthcare to minority populations. During a now-removed Journal of the American Medical...

Risankizumab in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Despite typically being well-tolerated, neither 150 mg nor 300 mg of risankizumab was beneficial in treating atopic dermatitis patients. Risankizumab is approved for treating moderate-to-severe psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis, and moderate-to-severe active Crohn’s disease in adult patients. However, risankizumab is not effective for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, according to findings reported in a  multicenter,...

Mother-Performed Infant Massage Improves Infantile Eczema and Maternal Mental Health

Mother-performed infant massage effectively promotes the remission of infantile eczema, reduces the chance of relapse, and alleviates the mother’s anxiety and depression. These findings are reported in a 5-month intervention study published in Frontiers in Public Health. It was found that infantile eczema severely affected the infants’ quality of life (QOL) and the mothers’ mental...

The Effects of Racial Inequities on Black People with Atopic Dermatitis

Misdiagnosis, decreased access to effective treatments, and underrepresentation in research studies are all issues that Black people with atopic dermatitis face. Atopic Dermatitis in Black Patients Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a common condition that usually begins in childhood but can appear at any age. Inflammation, redness, and skin irritation are characteristics...

Dupilumab Improves Sexual Function and Sleep Quality in Atopic Dermatitis

Sexual dysfunction and impaired sleep quality are common in AD patients. Dupilumab improves both, according to this study. Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a widespread chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by pruriginous and eczematous lesions. It manifests with symptoms that significantly impact the patient’s quality of life (QoL) in multiple categories, including leisure, productivity, personal relationships,...

Prevalence of Eczema Between Cesarean‑Born and Vaginal‑Born Infants

Infants born through cesarean section may be more likely to develop eczema within the first year of life. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a complicated, inflammatory cutaneous disorder characterized by immune-mediated inflammation and is highly prevalent in newborns. Approximately 60% of patients are diagnosed with eczema within the first year of life, and...

Adult Atopic Eczema and the Risk of Dementia

Older adults with atopic eczema are more prone to dementia. Chronic inflammation has emerged as a key predictor and mechanism in the initiation and progression of neuropathologic alterations reported in dementia patients. Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis or eczema, is a chronic skin disorder characterized by immunological dysregulation that affects 5% to 15%...

Ruxolitinib Cream Rapidly Reduces Atopic Dermatitis Pruritus

In adolescents and adults with AD, ruxolitinib cream showed a rapid reduction in itch within about 12 hours of the first application. Atopic dermatitis (AD) significantly impacts patient quality of life (QoL) and imposes a substantial economic burden. The itching was observed to be the most troublesome symptom of AD in individuals, affecting patients and...

Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on the Mental Health of Adolescents

Atopic dermatitis affects the mental health of adolescents, which in turn affects their psychological well-being. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory, chronic, relapsing skin condition characterized by eczematous lesions and itching, negatively impacting quality of life. Asthma, allergies, allergic rhinitis, mental difficulties, and skin infections are all connected with AD. In the presence of chronic...
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