Atopic Dermatitis

Patient Buzz: Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health | The Expert Weighs In
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.Everyday Health recently addressed the "invisible burden of atopic dermatitis" – the impact of the condition on a patient’s mental health. As a psychophysiological disorder, psychological stress can worsen atopic dermatitis (AD) flares, which in turn creates more inflammation in the body that stresses the nervous system. Chronic itch and sleep disturbances compound the distress, contributing …
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.
JAK Inhibitors in Dermatology Patients With Skin of Color
Dr. Brett King discussing the clinical use and safety of JAK inhibitors for treating inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.Dermatologists must become comfortable prescribing JAK inhibitors in patients with skin of color in order to provide high-quality dermatologic care. That’s according to Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist in Fairfield, Conn., who was the first dermatologist to show that JAK inhibitors as a medicine class were effective in treating a spectrum of dermatologic conditions, including alopecia areata and …
Dr. Brett King discussing the clinical use and safety of JAK inhibitors for treating inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
Dr. Kwatra’s Insights on Emerging Advances in Chronic Itch
chronic itchAs dermatologists, we recognize that chronic itch is a complex and often debilitating condition that significantly impacts our patients' quality of life, affecting their physical health, mental well-being, and daily activities. Chronic itch can be especially challenging to diagnose and treat, particularly in patients with skin of color, who may experience unique clinical manifestations and complic …
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Friday Pop Quiz 11/1/2024
An 8-month-old boy is brought in by his mother for concerns of a rash that comes and goes for the last few months, primarily on his face and belly. His older brother suffers from asthma and often has a similar rash on the inside of his elbow and behind his knees. Lead-in Question: The gene most commonly mutated in the photograph is also mutated in which of the following? A. Palmoplantar ker …
JDD October 2024 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Atopic Dermatitis
atopic dermatitis October's Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Editor's Picks offer an exciting look into cutting-edge research, with a special focus on atopic dermatitis and several related skin conditions. This month’s selections dive deep into groundbreaking studies, ranging from innovative treatments for acne and environmental skin aging to advancements in hyperhidrosis research using machine learnin …
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