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Alitretinoin treatment aids in normalizing expression of barrier genes and proteins in patients with chronic hand eczema

Alitretinoin Cuts Chronic Hand Eczema Severity

Treatment seems to normalize expression of skin barrier genes, proteins
Topical cowhage provocation and skin prick testing with histamine can diagnose atopic dermatitis

Cowhage Provocation, Histamine Skin Testing ID Atopic Dermatitis

Longer itch persistence, diminished histamine-induced flare may support diagnosis
Eczema have a serious impact on patients' quality of life and overall health

Eczema’s Effect on Patient Health Can Be Extensive

Patients diagnosed with eczema may have increased risk for other conditions as well
For patients with atopic eczema

Review Examines Topical Complementary Meds in Eczema

Of six studies displaying superiority to placebo, only two have low risk of bias across all domains
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most commonly referred to as AD in the literature

AD Most Commonly Used Term in Literature for Atopic Dermatitis

AD rarely used until 1970s, then increased and became most popular term used until 2015
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Hard Water Associated With Risk of Eczema in Infants

Skin condition seems more likely in areas with high mineral content in water
Intermittent preventive administration of topical corticosteroids in children controls the severity of atopic dermatitis

Preventive Topical Steroids Cut Atopic Dermatitis Severity

May also prevent an increase in aeroallergen-specific IgE levels
For children with atopic dermatitis

Clinical Scores Correlate Well in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Clinical scores for sleep loss, pruritus correlate well with each other and with disease severity, QoL
Excimer laser (308 nm) is efficacious for patients with chronic hand and foot eczema

Excimer Laser Efficacious for Chronic Hand and Foot Eczema

Reductions seen in average physician's global assessment scores, total lesion/symptom score
Early weaning at age 4 to 5 months is associated with reduced risk of atopic dermatitis

Early Weaning Linked to Reduced Risk of Atopic Dermatitis

Introduction of high number of different solid foods linked to reduced risk of atopic dermatitis