Atopic Dermatitis

Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in August.

Dupilumab significantly improved sleep quality, reducing the number of times patients with atopic dermatitis woke up in the middle of the night with pain and itchiness, according to a study.

Patients with asthma or allergic rhinitis had greater risk for mycobacterial disease than patients who did not have these allergic diseases, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Treatment with dupilumab reduced Staphylococcus aureus colonization and infection in patients with atopic dermatitis, correlating with improved outcomes, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

PARK CITY, Utah — Physicians should mind variations in atopic dermatitis presentation among patients of different races, according to a presentation here.

The Society for Pediatric Dermatology has named Sheilagh Maguiness, MD, its 2023-2024 president, according to a press release.

Atopic dermatitis was associated with increased odds for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, according to a study published in Archives of Dermatological Research.

Children who were raised in rural environments with lots of time outdoors and some exposure to animals had immune systems that were better regulated than children raised in urban environments, according to a study published in Allergy.

Pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis whose pruritus has not been successfully controlled with topical treatments have seen success with nemolizumab, according to a study.

Sexually diverse individuals are at an increased risk for atopic diseases, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, according to a research letter.