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Jul 11, 20174 min read

Trials show dupilumab effective, safe for moderate to severe AD

The SOLO 1 and SOLO 2 phase 3 trials of the human monoclonal anti-body dupilumab for the treatment of eczema/atopic dermatitis (AD) have...

Jun 27, 20172 min read

Study casts doubt about link between eczema, cardiovascular disease

Data suggests that there appears to be no associated link between atopic dermatitis (AD) and cardiovascular disease, a finding that is...

Jun 15, 20172 min read

Stress levels before pregnancy could influence risk of eczema in offspring

Research from the U.K. suggests that the stress levels of women prior to conception may increase their offspring’s risk of atopic eczema,...

May 5, 20172 min read

Filaggrin deficiency’s ties to eczema clarified

Researchers from Newcastle University, U.K., in collaboration with scientists at Stiefel, a GSK company, have identified how the skin...

Mar 24, 20172 min read

Fine-fibre wool clothing appears better for childhood eczema than cotton

Clothing made with ultrafine Merino wool appears to improve symptoms of childhood eczema compared to cotton clothing, a finding which...

Feb 15, 20172 min read

ACD statement aims to reduce ‘steroid phobia’

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) has released a consensus statement on the use of topical corticosteroids for childhood...

Jan 4, 20172 min read

Prophylactic use of petrolatum could be cost-effective way to prevent AD

Researchers have found that common moisturizers could be a cost- effective way to prevent atopic dermatitis in high-risk newborns. In a...

Nov 25, 20162 min read

Air pollution may contribute to atopic dermatitis through activation of AhR transcription factor

Schema of AhR-mediated development and exacerbation of atopic dermatitis. AhR is activated by air pollutants, such as traffic-derived...

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