Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis

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Complementary Medicine Use for Skin Disorders Has Risen

Complementary and alternative medicine use is high among people with skin disorders and has increased in this group, according to a report in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Infants with severe atopic dermatitis require team approach

The unique needs of infants with severe atopic dermatitis require special attention. As such, says Mary Wu Chang, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology and pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, "This is not something you can handle in a 15-minute visit."

Cleveland dermatologist uses power of teamwork to tackle eczema challenges

Susan T. Nedorost, M.D., is on a mission to change what she says is a problem for patients plagued by eczema. "Dermatitis has been the poor stepsister to psoriasis," Dr. Nedorost says. "Now, I think it's going to get the attention that it deserves because the burden of disease is just as great as psoriasis."

Dermatologists, other specialists team up in effort to create interdisciplinary eczema clinic

The University Hospitals Interdisciplinary Eczema Clinic integrates the many aspects of care to optimally manage a multifactorial, chronic disease: eczema. Its mission is to better address the complex needs of eczema patients and, ultimately, provide a model of care for chronic dermatologic diseases.

Azathioprine side effects may be misunderstood, overstated

Although azathioprine requires caution and ongoing patient monitoring, some say their side effects are less severe than many patients — and some dermatologists — think. Even some medically oriented dermatologists express the concern that "these pills will wreck your liver," which overstates the actual clinical risk, says Neil Shear, M.D.

Multi-pronged strategy controls recalcitrant dermatitis in children

Dermatitis in children can be challenging to treat, particularly when commonly used treatment regimens fail. According to one expert, a multi-pronged treatment strategy is the best approach to help clear symptoms and control disease.