Skin Disorders News

Application of topical corticosteroids via the “soak and smear” technique showed no improvement compared with application to dry skin for the treatment of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis in children, according to a recent study.

Children with a history of atopic dermatitis were more likely to display food sensitization during food challenge, according to recent research.

A survey completed by members of the World Allergy Organization indicate heterogeneity among allergists and dermatologists when performing the skin patch test, according to recent research.

Patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis or healthy skin appear to have significant different skin microbiota compositions, according to recent research.

An association between childhood household microbial exposure and asthma severity that differed by asthma and atopic severity exists, according to recent research.

LOS ANGELES — Two phase 3 studies presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting confirmed that the investigational crisaborole topical ointment, 2%, was safe and effective for patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis.

LOS ANGELES — Patients with chronic spontaneous urticarial who were evaluated by an allergist experienced a marked reduction in corticosteroid prescriptions, according to a recent study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

Researchers have found that a mutation in the ADGRE2 protein may be responsible for patients developing vibratory urticaria in families with a history of the condition, according to recent research.

Patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria are unlikely to have a parasite infection as a common cause, according to results from a systematic review.

Anti-programmed cell death-1 therapy for patients with metastatic melanoma was associated with cutaneous adverse events, including lichenoid reactions, eczema and vitiligo, according to recently published study results.