Dermatitis News

Ensuring that children receive adequate amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in infancy may help protect against wheezing, asthma and atopic dermatitis during the first few years of life, according to data presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in San Francisco.

Managing a child with atopic dermatitis can be difficult and frustrating, but few studies have examined the effects of family stress, depression and relationship satisfaction on disease management.

Children who have severe atopic dermatitis are less likely to outgrow their milk or egg allergy, according to research presented during the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in San Francisco.

Children born first in their family may be more likely to suffer from particular allergic conditions, according to research presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in San Francisco.

Common vegetation can cause rashes, hives and even severe internal swelling, but most of these reactions can be avoided with simple preventive measures, Julian J. Trevino, MD, FAAD, said in a presentation at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in New Orleans.

Spring break travel for patients with established allergies — and even those without — can be safer and more enjoyable if they are prepared for common allergy-related contingencies.

Women who eat peanuts while pregnant may have children who are allergic to peanuts, according to new study data.

An 11-month-old male presented to the emergency department [ED] complaining of subjective fever and a rash. The history of the chief complaint began about 4 days earlier with the fever. Soon thereafter, a lesion appeared on his upper lip. In the ED, he was diagnosed with impetigo and given a topical antibiotic cream to apply. The rash soon rapidly spread to involve most of his face, and he returned to the ED, from where he was admitted.

Although food allergies affect between 1% and 10% of the population, guidelines for the treatment and management of these conditions are lacking, according to a recently published review.

Researchers have identified the first major gene location responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).