Found 473 articles for: "atopic dermatitis"
Complementary Antioxidant Function of Caffeine and Green Tea Polyphenols in Normal Human Skin Fibroblasts
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 753 | Copyright © July 2011
The study of free radicals is particularly relevant in the context of human skin carcinogenesis and photoaging because of these oxidants´ abil...
Read MoreA New Body Moisturizer Increases Skin Hydration and Improves Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms Among Children and Adults
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 744 | Copyright © July 2011
Moisturizers result in an increase of skin hydration and restoration of the skin barrier function and play a prominent role in the longterm managem...
Read MoreA Bilateral Comparison Study of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% and a Topical Medical Device Cream in the Treatment of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 735 | Copyright © July 2011
Corticosteroids are the mainstay of therapy for atopic dermatitis, but long-term use is associated with adverse effects. We sought to evaluate the clinical efficacy of two steroid-sparing creams for ...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 687 | Copyright © June 2011
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select ...
Read MoreBilateral Comparison Study of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% and a Ceramide-Hyaluronic Acid Emollient Foam in the Treatment of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 666 | Copyright © June 2011
Topical corticosteroids have been the mainstay of treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) over the last decade, especially in the setting of acute fla...
Read MoreTaurine Chloramine Inhibits NO and TNF-α Production in Zymosan Plus Interferon-γ Activated RAW 264.7 Cells
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 659 | Copyright © June 2011
Taurine is present abundantly in various tissues, especially in leukocytes embattled to foreign invaders such as microorganisms or oxidants. Taurin...
Read MoreAn Over-the-Counter Moisturizer Is as Clinically Effective as, and More Cost-Effective Than, Prescription Barrier Creams in the Treatment of Children With Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 531 | Copyright © May 2011
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent skin disorder with significant cost of treatment. Several prescription device moisturizer...
Read MoreA Survey of Skin Conditions and Concerns in South Asian Americans: A Community-Based Study
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 524 | Copyright © May 2011
Background: South Asians represent a rapidly growing part of the U.S. population, increasing 188 percent from 1990 to 2000 (0.27% to 0.78%)...
Read MoreScalp Hyperkeratosis and Alopecia in Children of Color
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 511 | Copyright © May 2011
Background: Scalp hyperkeratosis and/or alopecia are common pediatric dermatologic findings. In Caucasian children, scalp hyperkeratosis o...
Read MoreTopical Tacrolimus Is More Effective for Treatment of Vitiligo in Patients of Skin of Color
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 507 | Copyright © May 2011
Background: Vitiligo vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune depigmenting disorder affecting individuals of all skin colors. Lesions are c...
Read MoreAdvances in the Treatment of Keloids
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 468 | Copyright © May 2011
Occurring with higher proportions in skin of color, keloid formation is seen in individuals of all races, with the lowest incidence in albinos. Int...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
March 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 312 | Copyright © March 2011
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select ...
Read MoreEffects of a Novel Formulation ofFluocinonide 0.1% Cream on Skin BarrierFunction in Atopic Dermatitis
February 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 171 | Copyright © February 2011
Objective: To determine the effect a novel formulation of fluocinonide cream on skin barrier function in subjects with atopic dermatitis.
Design: The authors performed an open-lab...
Read MoreAn Evidence-based Review of the Efficacy of Coal Tar Preparations in the Treatment of Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis
October 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1258 | Copyright © October 2010
Background: There is a long history of using topical coal tar for the treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD). Objective: To review the literature on coal tar and its derivatives, without t...
Read MoreAn Approach to Pruritus in Atopic Dermatitis: A Critical Systematic Review of theTacrolimus Ointment Literature
May 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 488 | Copyright © May 2010
Persistent pruritus, or itch, is one of the earliest symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). When pruritus is untreated, the incessant scratching response by the patient can increase the inflammatory res...
Read MoreCost-effectiveness of Tacrolimus Ointment Versus Pimecrolimus Cream in AdultsWith Atopic Dermatitis
April 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 372 | Copyright © April 2010
Background: Tacrolimus 0.1% and pimecrolimus 1.0% are used for short-term and noncontinuous treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in patients unresponsive to conventional therapies. <...
Read MoreA Nonsteroidal Lamellar Matrix Cream Containing Palmyitoyethanolamide for theTreatment of Atopic Dermatitis
April 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 334 | Copyright © April 2010
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting a predominantly pediatric population and characterized by a cycle of flare and remission. Pruritus associated with AD results...
Read MoreGood Adherence and Early Efficacy Using Desonide Hydrogel for Atopic Dermatitis:Results From a Program Addressing Patient Compliance
April 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 324 | Copyright © April 2010
Background: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) may have poor adherence for several reasons, including fear of side effects or dislike of messy topical therapies.
Read More Efficacy of a Lipid-Based Barrier Repair Formulation in Moderate-to-Severe Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
December 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1106 | Copyright © December 2009
Objectives: The authors assessed the efficacy of a ceramide-dominant, triple-lipid barrier repair formulation (EpiCeram®), which designed to correct the lipid-biochemical abnormal...
Read MoreCase Studies Assessing a New Skin Barrier Repair Cream for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
November 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1037 | Copyright © November 2009
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease caused by a combination of genetic susceptibility, epidermal barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation. The intense pruritus as...
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