Dermatitis News

Adults with atopic dermatitis had a higher susceptibility of autoimmune diseases compared with controls, with a significantly higher occurrence in smokers, according to recently published results of a population-based study.

Patients who were hospitalized for atopic dermatitis had a significantly lower 10-year mortality compared with patients hospitalized for psoriasis, but an increased mortality compared with the general population, according to recently published study results.

Allergan and Vitae Pharmaceuticals announced in a press release the waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, has expired with respect to Allergan’s proposed acquisition of the clinical stage biotechnology company.

Second Genome has announced it is partnering with King’s College London to conduct microbiome profiling and analysis for a study in eczema and food allergies in young children.

TFS International has acquired German dermatology specialist SCIderm GmbH, according to a press release.

Study findings on treatments for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis presented at the recent European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Vienna were among the most-read articles of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology.

Recent developments in atopic dermatitis and eczema reported on Healio.com/Dermatology highlight Eczema Awareness Month in October.

Adults with atopic dermatitis who were treated with Dupixent in two identical phase 3 trials experienced improvement in severity of disease and in symptoms including pruritus, anxiety and depression, according to study results recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis reported that the disease impacted their lives socially and psychologically, according to survey results.

Research presented at Plastic Surgery The Meeting finding that cell-enriched fat may represent an alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia in men and women was among the most-read articles of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology and Healio.com/Aesthetics.