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Atopic Dermatitis News

AAAAI Maternal Smoking May Hurt Infant Skin Most Before Birth Prenatal smoke exposure might disrupt immune function and predispose to atopic disease.
Medscape Medical News, March 22, 2012
Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Impotence Risk Men who have atopic dermatitis may have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) than men who don't, a new study finds.
Reuters Health Information, February 9, 2012

Delaying Intro of Allergenic Foods to Infants Not Suggested
Medscape Medical News, June 10, 2011
AAD New Smallpox Vaccine Protects People With Atopic Dermatitis
Medscape Medical News, February 11, 2011
Probiotics in Pregnancy Reduce Eczema in Infants
Reuters Health Information, June 25, 2010
AAD Maintenance Tacrolimus Ointment Reduces Major Flares in Atopic Dermatitis
Medscape Medical News, March 19, 2010

Atopic Dermatitis Perspectives

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

The Itch That Rashes
Medscape Pediatrics, February 2, 2011
Probiotics for Gastroenteritis and Allergies -- A Double Benefit?
Medscape Family Medicine, September 14, 2010
Why Do Beta-Lactams Cause Rashes?
Medscape Pharmacists, May 25, 2010
Diluted Bleach Bath Helps Reduce Atopic Dermatitis, Staphylococcus aureus
Medscape Pediatrics, August 28, 2009

Atopic Dermatitis Journal Articles

Methotrexate vs. Azathioprine for Severe Atopic Eczema
The British Journal of Dermatology, April 30, 2012
Silk Fabrics in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Skin Therapy Letter, April 20, 2012
UVA1 Phototherapy: A Concise and Practical Review
Skin Therapy Letter, March 2, 2012
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

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