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by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Nov 24, 20164 min read
Atopic dermatitis action plan has potential to improve outcomes in pediatric cases
A multi-disciplinary group at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa is in the process of developing a written...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Oct 14, 20162 min read
Eczema in children has different traits than in adults
Early-onset atopic dermatitis [AD] in children appears to have a different phenotype than AD in adults, which may open new therapeutic...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Oct 7, 20162 min read
Human beta-defensin 2 may be key to protecting barrier function in eczema
Triggering production of a protective molecule in the skin may help maintain skin barrier function in patients with atopic dermatitis...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Sep 26, 20162 min read
Mother’s vitamin B3 status during pregnancy linked to infants’ risk of atopic dermatitis
Infants whose mothers had a higher level of a particular type of vitamin B during pregnancy have a lower risk of atopic dermatitis at age...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Aug 29, 20162 min read
How often should pediatric patients with eczema bathe?
Daily bathing for most children who have eczema is fine, as long as it is followed by the application of a generous amount of...

by Rob Leteste, Associate Editor
Jun 24, 20162 min read
Hard water may be linked to the development of AD early in life
High domestic water calcium carbonate (hard water) levels might be associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis (AD) in...


by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Jun 7, 20163 min read
SSSMLT2016: Managing AD in young skin of colour patients
Photo by Emily Innes-Leroux/The Chronicle Early treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) reduces the flaring frequency and intensity of this...


Derm City
May 11, 20163 min read
Scientists create “second skin” that provides cosmetic benefits, potential to deliver dermatitis the
Scientists have developed a “second skin” that can temporarily protect and tighten skin and smooth wrinkles. With further development,...
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