Persistent Diarrhea, Delirium, and Beefy Tongue: Is It Pellagra?
Severe micronutrient deficiency should be considered in the differential diagnosis in complex cases where a clear etiology is unknown.
Dermatitis
Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis Associated With Increased Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
The study data showed a 20% increased long-term risk for atrial fibrillation in patients with hospital-diagnosed moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Abrocitinib Effective in Second Phase 3 Atopic Dermatitis Trial
Pfizer announced positive topline results from the phase 3 JADE MONO-2 trial of abrocitinib, an oral Janus kinase 1 inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Examining Potential Allergens in Adhesives Used for Diabetes Devices
Colophonium, a fast-acting adhesive and known sensitizing allergen, may cause dermatologic reactions in children using devices to manage diabetes.
Delgocitinib Ointment Superior to Vehicle for Improving Skin Clearance in Chronic Hand Eczema
Results suggest that topical delgocitinib may provide therapeutic benefit to patients with chronic hand eczema with inadequate responses to topical corticosteroids.
Dupilumab Associated With Favorable Benefit/Risk Ratio for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis, Phase 3 Safety Data Indicates
This study supports the use of dupilumab as a systemic treatment for long-term management of moderate to severe AD without routine laboratory monitoring in clinical practice.
Higher Self-Reported Severity of AD Indicative of Lower Health-Related Quality of Life
From the patient’s perspective, higher atopic dermatitis severity is associated with poorer HRQoL — a burden that may provide motivation for more effective management of atopic dermatitis.
Dupilumab Shows Significant Clinical Improvement for Atopic Dermatitis Across Racial Subgroups
Notable improvement with dupilumab in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis was seen in all racial subgroups.
Clinical Correlates May Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Lichenoid Granulomatous Dermatitis
Recent data show that clinical morphology and history, as well as dermal eosinophilia, psoriasiform changes, and periadnexal inflammation, can improve diagnostic accuracy of lichenoid granulomatous dermatitis.
Temperature, Humidity May Enhance Relationship Between Air Pollution and Atopic Dermatitis
Study findings suggest that temperature, relative humidity, and air pollution are significantly associated with outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis.
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