Review of cohort data finds AD linked to psoriasis risk and biologics associated with lower risk
Atopic Dermatitis Raises Psoriasis Risk, But Biologics Help
This narrative review synthesizes findings from a large cohort study.
A massive study shows that while eczema increases the chance of getting psoriasis, modern biologic drugs significantly protect against this …
Gut microbial IgA coating levels in infancy differ between urban and agrarian cohorts, linked to allergic outcomes
Babies’ Gut Coating May Prevent Allergies
This cohort study compared gut microbial IgA coating levels in infants from an urbanized and a traditional agrarian community.
A special gut coating in babies may stop allergies before they start, protecting infants from eczema and food reactions.
CXCL13 quantification in PBMCs and plasma distinguishes Sézary syndrome from other cutaneous T-cell lymphomas and dermatoses
A simple blood test could spot a rare skin cancer faster
This cohort study analyzed CXCL13 expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and plasma concentrations in patients with suspec…
A simple blood test for a protein called CXCL13 may help doctors catch a rare, aggressive skin cancer that often looks like eczema for years…
Meta-analysis of mercury exposure in children associates with higher prevalence of asthma, atopic dermatitis, and other allergic outcomes
A Hidden Link in Your Child's Allergies Might Be in Your Diet
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined sixteen studies involving children with measured mercury exposure in East Asia and Europe.
Mercury exposure in early life is linked to asthma, eczema, and other allergies in children, with up to 22% of exposed kids affected.
Early proactive TCS for infant AD linked to lower food allergy rates at age 3
Early eczema treatment in infants linked to lower food allergy risk at age three
A 3-year follow-up RCT of 590 children found early proactive topical corticosteroid treatment for infant atopic dermatitis was associated wi…
Treating infant eczema early and consistently lowered food allergy rates at age three, with fewer cases of egg allergy and pollen sensitivit…
AI pipeline shows substantial agreement with dermatologists for grading atopic dermatitis erythema severity
Can AI help doctors measure eczema severity from photos?
A cross-sectional validation study of 41 AD lesion images found an AI pipeline demonstrated substantial agreement with dermatologist consens…
An AI system graded eczema redness 81% of the time like expert doctors, showing promise for tracking flare-ups from photos.
Meta-analysis finds oral JAK inhibitors increase HDL and LDL cholesterol levels in patients from RCTs
Common arthritis and skin drugs linked to cholesterol changes, analysis finds
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 phase 2 and 3 RCTs involving 5,658 patients found treatment with oral JAK inhibitors (baricitini…
Common arthritis and skin drugs can raise both 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol levels, a review of nearly 4,000 patients shows.
Parental autoimmune diseases associated with increased risk of asthma, eczema in offspring
Parental autoimmune diseases linked to higher allergy risk in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies found maternal autoimmune diseases were associated with increased odds of asthma (OR 1.2…
Children of parents with autoimmune diseases face higher risks for asthma, eczema, and hay fever, according to a new analysis of existing he…
Genetic study links H. pylori susceptibility to HLA and innate immunity genes, suggests causal disease relationships
Large genetic study finds links between H. pylori infection susceptibility and autoimmune diseases
A meta-analysis of up to 140,863 Japanese and European individuals identified significant genetic associations for H.
A large genetic study reveals specific immune system genes linked to H. pylori infection and autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and Ha…
Network meta-analysis ranks upadacitinib highest for efficacy in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Study compares eczema medications, finds upadacitinib 30 mg ranked highest for effectiveness
A network meta-analysis of 16,334 adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis compared approved systemic targeted therapies.
Upadacitinib 30 mg ranked highest for clearing skin and reducing itch among approved eczema medications in a new analysis of over 16,000 pat…
Placebo effect observed in double-blinded food challenges for dogs with atopic dermatitis
Study finds placebo effect complicates food allergy testing in dogs with skin condition
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 12 dogs with atopic dermatitis and adverse food reactions found 91.7% tested posit…
Most dogs with itchy skin reacted to food challenges, but half also reacted to a fake diet, showing the placebo effect makes allergy tests u…
Systematic review links PPARγ to atopic dermatitis pathogenesis and identifies it as a potential therapeutic target
Review suggests a protein target may be linked to eczema and could lead to new treatments
A systematic review synthesizes mechanistic evidence linking peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) to atopic dermatitis p…
A protein called PPARγ could be a key target for new eczema treatments, as it helps restore skin barrier function and regulate immune respon…
Research across Dermatitis
Related studies from across the Dermatitis family.
1 514 781 patients shows methylisothiazolinone allergy prevalence is 5.48% in dermatitis cases
Large review shows contact allergy to isothiazolinones affects many dermatitis patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined contact allergy prevalence to isothiazolinones in 1 514 781 dermatitis patients from 2000 …
A massive review of over 1.5 million patients found that contact allergy to isothiazolinones is common in dermatitis cases, with methylisoth…
Review highlights emerging mechanisms for allergic contact dermatitis management
Critical gaps remain in understanding allergic contact dermatitis sensitization thresholds
This narrative review discusses allergic contact dermatitis and notes critical gaps persist regarding tissue-resident memory T cells and pre…
A review of allergic contact dermatitis highlights emerging mechanisms that may support the development of more precise and effective therap…
Narrative review discusses ginsenosides for skin conditions including psoriasis and dermatitis with noted evidence gaps
Review of ginsenosides for skin conditions shows weak evidence and low absorption
This narrative review examines the use of ginsenosides for various skin conditions, including psoriasis, dermatitis, photoaging, chronic non…
A review of ginsenosides for skin issues like psoriasis and melanoma found the evidence is insufficient and absorption is low.
Questions about Atopic Dermatitis
Does swimming pool attendance increase asthma risk in children with atopic dermatitis?
Swimming pool attendance is linked to a small increase in asthma risk in children, but no clear link to atopic dermatitis itself.
Full answer →What is the national prevalence of atopic dermatitis in Ethiopia?
The national prevalence of atopic dermatitis in Ethiopia is approximately 12.75%, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 studies with 25,920 participants.
Full answer →Is dupilumab an effective treatment for pediatric atopic dermatitis?
Yes, dupilumab is an effective treatment for pediatric atopic dermatitis, with clinical trials showing significant improvement in skin clearance and itch reduction in children as young as 6 months.
Full answer →Does Staphylococcus aureus colonization make my atopic dermatitis worse?
Yes, Staphylococcus aureus colonization is moderately linked to worse atopic dermatitis severity, though this does not prove direct causation.
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