Atopic Dermatitis

Born and raised in New York City, Benjamin Ungar, MD, considers himself a “lifer” at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

An immune and lipid profile on the surface of infants’ skin may predict the future development of atopic dermatitis months before the condition’s chronic onset, according to a study.

The measurement of immunoglobulin E levels in children hospitalized for atopic dermatitis exacerbation or infectious complications may assist in diagnosis differentiation, according to a study.

Roflumilast cream 0.15% and 0.05% demonstrated consistent efficacy across endpoints and a favorable tolerability and safety profile in the treatment of adults and adolescents with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, according to a study.

SAN ANTONIO — Daily use of an emollient may reduce the risk for atopic dermatitis among infants with loss-of-function filaggrin mutations, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

SAN ANTONIO — Living further from major roadways correlated with reduced risk for atopic dermatitis, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

SAN ANTONIO — Black children with atopic dermatitis appeared less likely than white children to undergo an evaluation by an allergist, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

Almirall announced its financial results for 2022, which included a core net sales growth of 6.6% driven by its European sales, according to a company press release.

Patients with atopic dermatitis and moderate to severe ocular surface disease who were treated with dupilumab had higher levels of the biologic in their tears than those with mild or no ocular surface disease, according to study results.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Decreasing the concern about food-induced atopic dermatitis will allow patients to focus on proper skin therapy and lower the risk of developing food allergies, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.