Study Evaluates Alopecia Areata Features in Hispanic Population Study Evaluates Alopecia Areata Features in Hispanic Population
In the study, the most common comorbidity in patients overall was atopy, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, and/or atopic dermatitis.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - December 29, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Atopic Dermatitis Raises Subsequent Fracture Risk in Children
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 -- Atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is associated with an increased risk for subsequent fracture, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 in Allergy.
Seung Won Lee, M.D., Ph.D., from Sungkyunkwan University in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 27, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Vulvar Contact Dermatitis Common, and Causes Are Varied Vulvar Contact Dermatitis Common, and Causes Are Varied
Many substances found in common products can cause allergic or irritative contact dermatitis of the vulva. Patch testing helps identify allergenic culprits, researchers in Belgium report.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - December 22, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
Do Epsom Salts Help?
Discussion
Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. It is named Epsom from the town in England, close to London where it was supposedly discovered.
Magnesium is an important trace element. It is a co-factor for ATP metabolism, DNA and RNA synthesis and regulation, and multiple other enzymatic reactions.
Hypermagnesemia is quite uncommon and usually would occur because of renal insufficiency or being iatrogenically produced. Hypomagnesemia is a serum concentration of < 0.75 mmol/L. Symptoms are often non-specific such as lethargy, anxiety, headache, decreased appetite, nausea and sleeping problems. Muscle spasms and muscle assoc...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 19, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Atopic Dermatitis May Be Risk Factor for New-Onset Migraine
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 -- Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a significantly increased risk for new-onset migraine, according to a letter to the editor published online Oct. 21 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 16, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Rocatinlimab Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 -- The anti-OX40 antibody rocatinlimab is effective for adults with confirmed atopic dermatitis with moderate-to-severe disease activity, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in The Lancet.
Emma Guttman-Yassky, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 15, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Dupilumab Reduces AD Severity Biomarkers in Children, Adolescents Dupilumab Reduces AD Severity Biomarkers in Children, Adolescents
In pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis, a new study found that treatment with dupilumab significantly reduces symptoms and biomarkers related to disease severity.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - December 15, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
New Treatment for Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis Shows Promising...
Patients sustained significant improvement in signs and symptoms up to 20 weeks after medication was stopped(PRWeb December 09, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/new_treatment_for_moderate_to_severe_atopic_dermatitis_shows_promising_long_term_results/prweb19065839.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - December 9, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Patch Testing Can Help Diagnose Allergies From Eye Drops Patch Testing Can Help Diagnose Allergies From Eye Drops
Allergic contact dermatitis from ophthalmic medications may not be suspected or may be misinterpreted as other skin or eye conditions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - December 8, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
Are Children With Atopic Dermatitis More Likely to Fracture Bones? Are Children With Atopic Dermatitis More Likely to Fracture Bones?
Children with atopic dermatitis may be more likely to have broken bones, researchers in Korea report.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - December 5, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
Early Application of Emollients Prevents Development of Eczema
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 -- Early application of emollients to infants at high-risk for atopic dermatitis seems to be effective for preventing the development of the skin condition, according to research published online Nov. 23 in the Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 23, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Urban-Dwelling Indigenous Young People Face Higher Burden of Skin Conditions
THURSDAY, Nov. 10, 2022 -- A significant burden of atopic dermatitis and bacterial skin infections exists in urban-living Indigenous children and young people in high-income countries, according to a review published online Nov. 9 in Pediatric... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 10, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Higher Metal Contact Allergy Rates Found in Metalworkers Higher Metal Contact Allergy Rates Found in Metalworkers
Metalworkers may be at increased risk for allergic contact dermatitis due to metals, researchers in Denmark report.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
Integrative Approach to AD Features a Long List of Options Integrative Approach to AD Features a Long List of Options
The complementary treatments for atopic dermatitis that Dr Peter Lio includes on his menu range from oral hempseed oil and topical vitamin B12 to oolong tea and acupressure.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 3, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
What Causes Anal Itching?
Discussion
Pinworms are caused by the parasite Enterobius vermicularis. Humans are the only known reservoir and are infected by fecal-oral transmission of eggs or indirectly such as through contaminated clothing or bedding. It is commonly seen in children and can easily pass to family members, plus people can become easily reinfected. The incubation period is usually 1-2 months and eggs can survive outside humans for 2-3 weeks. Adult worms migrate at night from the anus to the perianal skin and vulvar areas causing anal or vulvar itching. The itching can cause sleep problems and scratching can cause secondary bacterial inf...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 31, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
