Found 473 articles for: "atopic dermatitis"
The Effect of a Ceramide-Containing Product on Stratum Corneum Lipid Levels in Dry Legs
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 372 | Copyright © April 2020
Roughly equimolar concentrations of ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids arranged in lamellar sheets form the intercellular lipid barrier in the stratum corneum (SC). Intercellular lipid defic...
Read MoreExacerbation of Pediatric Periorificial Dermatitis: A Novel Adverse Reaction
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Editorials | 428 | Copyright © April 2020
Treatment of Impetigo in the Pediatric Population: Consensus and Future Directions
March 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 281 | Copyright © March 2020
Background: Impetigo is a common contagious superficial bacterial skin infection. Treatment of localized lesions can be achieved through topical antibiotics. Oral antibiotics are rese...
Read MoreAtopic Dermatitis: A Review of Current Diagnostic Criteria and a Proposed Update to Management
March 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 244 | Copyright © March 2020
The diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (AD) remains primarily a clinical diagnosis, in which several clinical signs and symptoms including pruritus, the presence and location of skin lesions, and a person...
Read MoreNEWS, VIEW, & REVIEWS
March 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 | Features | 338 | Copyright © March 2020
The Utilization of Ketamine for Patients With Challenging Pruritus: An Evidenced-Based Overview...
Read MoreIs Dupilumab an Immunosuppressant?
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Editorials | 209 | Copyright © February 2020
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, immune-related, inflammatory skin disease that significantly reduces quality of life. In severe AD, systemic immunosuppressants are often utilized, though they do ...
Read MoreTopical Agents for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
January 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 1 | Editorials | 50 | Copyright © January 2020
Approval of the new topical phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor crisaborole ointment, 2%, to treat mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) warrants careful consideration of available efficacy and safety dat...
Read MoreRapid and Sustained Improvement in a Patient With Plaque Psoriasis Switched to Brodalumab After Failing Treatment Clearance on Six Other Biologic Therapies
January 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 86 | Copyright © January 2020
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, remitting/relapsing autoimmune condition involving a dysregulated inflammatory response of the interleukin (IL) 23/T-helper (Th)-17 pathway. Greater understanding...
Read MoreGrowing Patient Education in Dermatology: An Upside-Down Tree Analogy for Immunomodulatory Therapies
January 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 1 | Editorials | 104 | Copyright © January 2020
As patient autonomy gains momentum in the era of readily accessible health information, dermatologists bear a growing responsibility in patient education. With the rapid evolution and development of t...
Read MoreARTICLE: Clinical Insights About the Role of pH in Atopic Dermatitis
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 215 | Copyright © December 2019
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a prevalence of up to 25% of children and ranging from 2.1% to 4.9% of adults worldwide.1 AD has tripled since the ...
Read MoreARTICLE: Skin Surface pH
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 214 | Copyright © December 2019
The role of skin surface pH, also referred to as “acid mantle,” was described more than 90 years ago and due to developing insights has now returned into focus.1...
Read MoreARTICLE: Clinical Insights About the Role of Skin pH in Inflammatory Dermatological Conditions Introduction
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 212 | Copyright © December 2019
There was a time in the not so distant past that when we were asked about skin care, we would advise any patient to “use a moisturizer.” This meant going to the local drug store and purcha...
Read MoreDiabetic Skin Changes Can Benefit from Moisturizer and Cleanser Use: A Review
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1211 | Copyright © December 2019
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus (DM) associated skin changes, which may be the first sign of DM in undiagnosed patients. Frequently these patients present with dry skin, which may benefit from the use...
Read MoreDupilumab in Dermatology: Potential for Uses Beyond Atopic Dermatitis
October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Features | 1053 | Copyright © October 2019
Dupilumab inhibits the interleukin-4 receptor subunit α and is FDA approved for treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. It is a relatively new drug, and whether it is efficacious for ...
Read MoreEfficacy of Topical Botanical Treatment of Children With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1038 | Copyright © October 2019
Objective: The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of the botanical combination incorporated in Kamedis Eczema Therapy Cream (the test product) for children with mild to mod...
Read MoreHalobetasol 0.01% Lotion in the Treatment of Moderate- to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis of the Lower Extremities
October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1029 | Copyright © October 2019
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that varies widely in its clinical expression. Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the mainstay of treatment. Long-term safet...
Read MoreA Global Review on the Risk Factors and Management of Early Atopic Dermatitis in Children Ages 0 to 2 Years Old
October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1020 | Copyright © October 2019
Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing skin disease starting typically in atopic-prone children between 3&nd...
Read MorePrescribing Patterns for Atopic Dermatitis in the United States
October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 987 | Copyright © October 2019
Introduction: Although future atopic dermatitis (AD) clinical research is intended to improve standard-of-care treatment, how patients are currently treated is not well characterized....
Read MoreRecognizing Rosacea: Tips on Differential Diagnosis
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 888 | Copyright © September 2019
Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory dermatosis with a variety of clinical manifestations. Rosacea primarily affects the central face, and includes papules, pustules, erythema, telangiectasias, pe...
Read MoreDupilumab Treatment for Prurigo Nodularis and Pruritis
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 940 | Copyright © September 2019
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a disease in which chronic scratching and picking of the skin due to intense pruritis results in papulonodules, notably in areas that are accessible to the pati...
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