Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis News

Delaying Intro of Allergenic Foods to Infants Not Suggested A prospective birth cohort study does not support the recommendation to delay introduction of allergenic foods until after age 6 months to prevent eczema and wheezing.
Medscape Medical News, June 10, 2011
Childhood Eczema Tied to Allergic Asthma in Adults Childhood eczema and rhinitis are strongly associated with the incidence and persistence of adult atopic asthma, Australian researchers report in an April 4th online paper in the Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology.
Reuters Health Information, May 4, 2011

Food Allergy in Dermatology: The Patient With Atopic Dermatitis Key points from the NIAID guidelines covering cutaneous symptoms and potential food allergy are summarized, with expert input from Jon Hanifin, MD.
Medscape Allergy & Immunology, March 17, 2011
Risk for Ocular Complications From Topical Corticosteroids The risk for glaucoma and cataracts is evaluated in patients with atopic dermatitis who use topical corticosteroids on the face.
Medscape Dermatology, March 8, 2011

Topical Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis
Pediatric Nursing, February 1, 2012
Atopic Dermatitis and Risk of Skin Cancer
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, February 1, 2012
Phthalates in Baby Skin Care Products
Dermatitis, January 2, 2012
Phototherapy and Photopheresis: Old and New Indications
Expert Review of Dermatology, December 15, 2011
Treatment in Children With Eczema by NP vs. Dermatologist
The British Journal of Dermatology, September 20, 2011