New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

by Harvard Medical SchoolStaphylococcus aureus, in yellow, interacts with a human white blood cell. Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseaseScientists at Harvard Medical Schoo

Updated on: January 28,2024 8

New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

by Harvard Medical SchoolStaphylococcus aureus, in yellow, interacts with a human white blood cell. Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseaseScientists at Harvard Medical Schoo

Updated on:January 28,2024 8

Nemolizumab improves symptoms in prurigo nodularis: Clinical trial

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis, nemolizumab improves symptoms, according to a study published in the Oct. 26 issue of theNew England Journal of Medicine.S

Updated on: January 28,2024 18

Nemolizumab improves symptoms in prurigo nodularis: Clinical trial

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis, nemolizumab improves symptoms, according to a study published in the Oct. 26 issue of theNew England Journal of Medicine.S

Updated on:January 28,2024 18

Stigmatization takes a major toll on those living with skin diseases across Europe, says study

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyFrequencies of the answers to the question ‘When was the diagnosis confirmed?’ in patients with different skin diseases. Credit:Journal of the E

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Stigmatization takes a major toll on those living with skin diseases across Europe, says study

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyFrequencies of the answers to the question ‘When was the diagnosis confirmed?’ in patients with different skin diseases. Credit:Journal of the E

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Lymphoid reaction observed in eczema patients receiving dupilumab

by Elana GotkineFor adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving dupilumab treatment, a reversible lymphoid reaction (LR) has been observed, which mimics cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), according to

Updated on: January 28,2024 15

Lymphoid reaction observed in eczema patients receiving dupilumab

by Elana GotkineFor adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving dupilumab treatment, a reversible lymphoid reaction (LR) has been observed, which mimics cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), according to

Updated on:January 28,2024 15

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Updated on: March 20,2024 20

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Updated on:March 20,2024 20

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Almost half of patients with skin disease suffer from sleep disturbances, global study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half (42%) of patients with skin disease experience sleep disturbances, a major study presented today at the

Updated on: January 29,2024 20

Almost half of patients with skin disease suffer from sleep disturbances, global study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half (42%) of patients with skin disease experience sleep disturbances, a major study presented today at the

Updated on:January 29,2024 20

Mosaics of predisposition found to cause skin disease

by Kobe UniversityTo develop porokeratosis, people need two damaged copies of the gene, "two hits." One they acquire either from their parents (left) or through epigenetic silencing early in

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Mosaics of predisposition found to cause skin disease

by Kobe UniversityTo develop porokeratosis, people need two damaged copies of the gene, "two hits." One they acquire either from their parents (left) or through epigenetic silencing early in

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHS

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA website that helps people with eczema to manage their symptoms could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds, according t

Updated on: March 20,2024 10

Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHS

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA website that helps people with eczema to manage their symptoms could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds, according t

Updated on:March 20,2024 10

Survey: 72% of eczema patients suffered poor mental health symptoms for 1–10 days in past month

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of de

Updated on: January 29,2024 5

Survey: 72% of eczema patients suffered poor mental health symptoms for 1–10 days in past month

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of de

Updated on:January 29,2024 5

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ

Updated on: January 29,2024 6

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ

Updated on:January 29,2024 6

Scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder

by NIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteFibroblasts, shown in green, are cells that connect tissues and organs in the body and play an important role in healing wounds. Genomic variation i

Updated on: January 29,2024 10

Scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder

by NIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteFibroblasts, shown in green, are cells that connect tissues and organs in the body and play an important role in healing wounds. Genomic variation i

Updated on:January 29,2024 10