Dermatitis News

Preliminary findings from Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD, and colleagues demonstrate a novel use of dupilumab for managing chronic keloids with reductions in skin fibrosis and keloidal scarring, which may suggest a potential underlying Th2 pathogenesis in keloid formation.

Personal care products are the source of most allergic and irritant contact dermatitis in male patients with facial dermatitis, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.

Some preliminary evidence supports the use of zinc in the treatment of acne vulgaris and hidradenitis suppurativa, although further studies are necessary to evaluate zinc supplementation in treating inflammatory skin disease, according to a study.

Researchers discovered a method to evaluate the cutaneous biomarkers of atopic dermatitis using minimally invasive tape strips, which may offer insight into tracking pediatric treatment responses in the future, in the top pediatric dermatology story at Healio.

Researchers compiled a treatment algorithm for cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus based on data from 104 studies, according to a study presented at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Professionals annual meeting.

Dermatology is gearing up for the upcoming 18th Annual South Beach Symposium in Miami Beach, Florida, from Feb. 6 to 9, 2020.

BOSTON — Maralixibat demonstrated durable control of serum bactericidal antibody, pruritus, and xanthoma in children with Alagille syndrome, according to data from the ICONIC study presented at The Liver Meeting 2019.

Findings from a phase 3 clinical trial support the use of weight-based Dupixent dosing in adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

Be sure to check out Healio Dermatology’s live coverage from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting.

In the top story from last week, Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, describes how at-home therapy, such as LED light therapy along with in-office platelet-rich plasma injections, helps to prevent further hair loss and protect the hair growth already achieved.