Skin Disorders News

While atopic dermatitis is commonly diagnosed in infancy and early childhood, it can have a profound impact on adult patients, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting in New York.

Patients with atopic dermatitis reported topical corticosteroid phobia, which appeared to play a role in nonadherence to treatment, according to recently published study results in JAMA Dermatology.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has announced positive data from its phase 2a study of GBR 830, an investigational anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody for treating atopic dermatitis.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi announced that the European Medicine Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has given a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of Dupixent in Europe for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who are candidates for systemic therapy.

Patients with atopic dermatitis had health-related quality of life and productivity impairment that was comparable to patients with psoriasis, according to recently published study results in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Adults with atopic dermatitis had a significantly higher risk of developing conjunctivitis, keratitis and keratoconus compared with the general population, according to recently published study results in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

LEO Pharma announced that the first patients have been dosed in a phase 3 study of tralokinumab for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America designates May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month each year to raise awareness for these common diseases, as it is peak season for both conditions.

Increasing vitamin D is unlikely to reduce the risk of pediatric and adult asthma, atopic dermatitis or other allergies, according to study results recently published in PLOS Medicine

Wearing silk garments is not likely to lessen moderate to severe pediatric eczema or prevent infection, according to research published in PLOS Medicine.