Discussion: These findings suggest changes in the diagnosing of eczema among racial and ethnic minority groups. In a 2019 study, African genetic ancestry was not associated with risk of atopic dermatitis compared with European ancestry, suggesting that contextual variables such as socioeconomic status, environment, and health care access...
Food Allergy in Preschoolers: Parents' Perception and Self-Reported Prevalence
Background: Food allergy is a potentially fatal condition (in the case of anaphylaxis, for example) and is characterized by an increasing prevalence. The main purpose of this study is to...
Conclusions: Food reaction and/or allergy were reported in 11.2% of children. History of parents’ and siblings’ food allergies and children’s atopic dermatitis had statistically significant associations with the occurrence of food reaction and/or allergy in chidlren, which shows that it may be an important factor to consider.
Efficacy and Treatment Satisfaction of Different Systemic Therapies in Children and Adolescents with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Real-World Study
Source : https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1175
For the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents, the monoclonal antibody dupilumab and the selective JAK-1 inhibitor upadacitinib are two modern systemic therapies approved for long-term treatment....
Conclusions: Our results support the notion that children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis benefit from systemic treatment, which can significantly improve
the severity of eczema, the intensity of itching and the quality of life (patients and relatives).
Supplement Individual Article: The Importance of a Healthy Skin Barrier From the Cradle to the Grave Using Ceramide-Containing Cleansers and Moisturizers: A Review and Consensus - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36745380/
Adjunctive daily skin care throughout life promotes a healthy skin barrier and is beneficial in managing various inflammatory skin disorders in all populations. However, when choosing optimal treatment and skin...
Conclusions: International clinical practice guidelines recommend barriersupporting products (including those that contain ceramides) to promote a healthy skin barrier and reduce the symptoms and severity of various inflammatory skin diseases. Gentle cleansers and ceramide-containing moisturizers are beneficial and safe in neonates, young...
Conclusion: Due to physicochemical characterization, the chemical composition of coconut oils investigated in the latest study had diverse composition profiles by fatty acid-containing concentration and percentage. Coconut oil doesn't show any sensitivity and high potential for antibacterial activity due to the high contents of medium and...