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Transcutaneous Sensitization: The Real Skinny on Food-based Emollients and Skincare Products

The Dermatology Digest

g/m 2 /h) in the context of eczema and dry skin at 3 months was significantly associated with TS at 6 months. Lio, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a partner at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago. 2005 Mar 19-25;365(9464):1039-45.

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TDD Industry News and Views: Weekly Updates on Comings, Goings, and Other Happenings in Dermatology

The Dermatology Digest

Tim Raducha-Grace Named Chief Platform Officer at Zerigo Health Tim Raducha-Grace is the new Chief Platform Officer at Zerigo Health, a connected phototherapy platform that couples a handheld Narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) light device with a smartphone app and team of care providers to allow patients to treat psoriasis and eczema at home.

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Damaged Skin Barrier? What to Know and How to Protect It

First Derm

Causes | Diagnosis | Seeking Medical Attention | Home Remedies | Treatments | Prevention Understanding the Skin Barrier: Its Role and Significance Our skin, the largest organ, in our body acts as a protector by shielding us from various external factors we come across daily. The Journal of investigative dermatology , 121 (2), 231–241.

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Contact Dermatitis vs Cold Sores: Identifying the Difference

First Derm

Treatment : Specific treatments vary; Contact Dermatitis often requires topical applications, whereas Cold Sores are treated with antiviral medications. Medications, particularly in the elderly. 5] Medications Topical corticosteroids are applied to the affected area to reduce inflammation and itching. Food allergies. Sunscreens.

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Oral Herpes Simplex (Cold sores)

First Derm

Oral Herpes Simplex (Cold sores) Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve Oral Herpes (Cold sores) (01) mouth [ICD-10 B00.5] Should I seek medical care? If you have had eczema, you can be extra sensitive to cold sores. Widespread eczema can impair your immunity against herpes viruses.

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The Role of Phototherapy in Inflammatory Skin Disease

The Dermatology Digest

According to Dr. Richard, today she uses many approaches, including biologics (as monotherapy and in combination), as well as phototherapy, to treat patients with psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and a “laundry list” of other skin diseases that respond to light. Phototherapy usage trends in the U.S. Many patients prefer non-systemic options.

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Broken Heart Syndrome: Yes, You Can Die From a 'Broken Heart,' and Optimism Makes You Live Longer

Aesthetics Advisor

Broken heart syndrome (formally known as stress cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is a real medical condition, triggered by acute, major stress or shock — such as the death of a loved one. Allergies — Skin complaints like psoriasis and eczema have psychological underpinnings. Ditto for asthma.