Hand eczema is the most common occupational skin disease. The etiology is multifactorial. Systemic alitretinoin, a pan-retinoic receptor agonist, has proven efficacy in the treatment of recalcitrant chronic hand eczema; …
S. aureus Agr Virulence Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
Expression of functional Agr system in S. aureus needed for epidermal colonization in mice. Skin colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is associated with the risk for developing atopic dermatitis (AD), and infants who do not …
Nemolizumab Beats Placebo for Reduction of Pruritus in Eczema
VAS score reduction greater at week 16 for addition of nemolizumab versus placebo to topical agents. For patients with atopic dermatitis and moderate-to-severe pruritus, nemolizumab results in a greater reduction …
Maternal Depression Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Offspring
Association shows increased rate, more persistence, and potentially more severe symptoms. Maternal depression in the postpartum period and beyond is associated with higher odds of atopic dermatitis (AD) for the …