Atopic Dermatitis

In this Healio exclusive video, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, discussed research into the interleukin-4 alpha blocker dupilumab from the Maui Derm 2024 meeting, particularly its use in childhood and hand and foot atopic dermatitis.

In this Healio exclusive video, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, discussed research into the interleukin-13 blocker tralokinumab from the Maui Derm 2024 meeting, centering around research into longer-term use of the treatment for atopic dermatitis.

Thorofare, NJ – Healio Dermatology is excited to announce the establishment of a new Peer Perspective Board. The board members, consisting of key opinion leaders and experts in dermatology, will assist in content selection and act as ambassadors for Healio beginning Feb. 7, 2024.

Patients with allergic conditions had a greater risk for COVID-19 diagnosis but a lower risk for dying of the disease than patients without these conditions, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

More frequent use of household cleaning products led to higher odds of current or uncontrolled asthma. The highest odds were associated with the use of disinfectant wipes, according to a recent study.

Atopic dermatitis in children may be associated with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a study.

Abrocitinib downregulated genes associated with inflammation, epidermal hyperplasia, and T helper 2 and T helper 22 responses in the skin of patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, according to a study published in Allergy.

Climatic hazards associated with greenhouse gas emissions may exacerbate atopic dermatitis, including severity and flares, while increasing its prevalence and related health care utilization, according to a review published in Allergy.

An association between moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease suggests a multidisciplinary approach to AD may be necessary, according to a study.

Patients with atopic dermatitis experienced greater risks for asthma, asthma exacerbations and hospitalizations than those without AD, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.