Skin Disorders News

Probiotic administration prenatally and/or early in life decreased the risk for atopic sensitization and the total immunoglobulin E level in children but not the risk for asthma or wheeze, according to recent study findings published in Pediatrics.

The FDA has given final approval for Perrigo Co.’s abbreviated new drug applications for fluocinolone acetonide scalp oil, 0.01%, and fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01%, the company announced.

Certain mobile phones might contain nickel or chromium that could cause facial allergic contact dermatitis in patients, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy Meeting in New York.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration did not significantly correlate with disease severity of atopic dermatitis among pediatric patients, according to study results.

Children born with high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids are an increased risk of developing respiratory and skin allergies in their early teens, according to study findings recently published.

Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus on the skin was found in a greater percentage of patients with atopic dermatitis compared with healthy controls, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology-World Allergy Organization World Allergy and Asthma Congress in Milan.

Women with nickel contact dermatitis were able to maintain clinical improvement through a restrictive diet followed by hyposensitization therapy or continuation of the diet, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology-World Allergy Organization World Allergy and Asthma Congress in Milan.

Actigraphy was used to accurately assess nocturnal scratch behavior, while antihistamine use to suppress pruritus regulated the behavior in patients with atopic dermatitis, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology-World Allergy Organization World Allergy and Asthma Congress in Milan.

Combining basic therapy and immunotherapy led to significant clinico-immunological improvement in children with exacerbation of moderate atopic dermatitis, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology-World Allergy Organization World Allergy and Asthma Congress in Milan.

Jewelry and nickel-containing dental alloys were apparent risk factors in developing systemic nickel allergy, according to research presented at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology-World Allergy Organization World Allergy and Asthma Congress in Milan.