The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency has recommended that the oral Janus kinase 1 inhibitor abrocitinib be granted marketing authorization in the European Union for treating atopic dermatitis (AD). The full indication is for the…
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Upadacitinib Effective and Safe in Atopic Dermatitis at 52 Weeks
Upadacitinib (Rinvoq, AbbVie) in combination with topical corticosteroids is safe and effective for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adolescents and adults out to 52 weeks, and it is superior to the biologic drug dupilumab (Dupixent), according…
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COVID-19 Isolation and an Infant’s Immune System
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Queirra Fenderson, a first-time mom in Fort Washington, MD, gave birth to her daughter, Arya, at the end of December 2019. On the advice of their…
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What Drives Treatment Satisfaction Among Adults With AD?
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with lower patient satisfaction scores in adults, suggesting there are unmet needs in clinical AD management. Satisfaction scores were higher when specialists prescribed systemic therapy, but were lower when nonspecialists prescribed systemic therapy and when…
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Celestone M
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. CELESTONE® M Betamethasone valerate Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Celestone M. It does not contain all the…
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DermAid 1% spray
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. DERMAID 1% Hydrocortisone 1 % w/w CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about DermAid 1% spray. It does not…
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DermAid 1% solution
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. DERMAID 1% Hydrocortisone 1 % w/w CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about DermAid 1% solution. It does not…
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Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19
Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so to prevent transmission of the virus. For some people with skin allergies, wearing a mask can cause further problems. A…
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Eczema treatment: Apply this essential oil to ease symptoms of the skin condition
Eczema comes in several different forms but the most atopic dermatitis is the most common form. Atopic dermatitis causes the skin to become itchy, dry and cracked. It’s usually a long-term (chronic) condition, although it can improve significantly, or even…
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