Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history. There are no laboratory tests that can confirm an ...

There are a variety of treatment options available for managing atopic dermatitis (AD). Topical corticosteroids remain the gold standard of care, while phototherapy and immunosuppressants may be ...

Atopic dermatitis (the most common type of eczema) causes dry, itchy skin with rough, scaly patches. It affects up to 30% of children and 10% of adults, with about 60% of cases starting before age 1.

Under the assumptions tested in this analysis, we found no evidence for paternal or maternal imprinting for atopic dermatitis at the new locus on 3q21 or elsewhere in the genome (data not shown).

What are your key takeaways from this study, and how do the results influence your perspective on long-term options for the treatment of atopic dermatitis? In your current practice, where does ...

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, highlights promising research in atopic dermatitis focused on identifying patient subgroups for targeted treatments and achieving long-term remission. Raj Chovatiya ...