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Survey: Chronic Hand Eczema Affects Patients’ Emotional, Social and Occupational Well-Being

The Dermatology Digest

dermatology providers agree that moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) has a strong impact on patients work and home life, according to the second phase of the survey sponsored by LEO Pharma Inc. Unmet Needs To date, there are no topical therapies approved by the U.S. Ninety-five percent of U.S. See Part 1 of the survey here.)

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Researchers Close In on New Topical Therapy That Suppresses Mast Cells

The Dermatology Digest

Im really excited about the clinical possibilities of this research, says senior author Daniel Kaplan, MD, PhD, Professor of Dermatology and Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, in a news release. There are no good therapies for flushing, so this is a significant unmet need.

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Eczema & Steroids: Balancing Clear Skin Benefits with Potential Health Risks (2025)

Aesthetics Advisor

Kate learned about topical steroid withdrawal when her son Alex stopped growing, and she took him off his eczema cream. Alexs eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, began in infancy with small, itchy patches on his wrists and handsa condition Kate, a seasoned nurse, was familiar with. After six months, his eczema was completely gone.

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Eczema herpeticum

First Derm

Eczema herpeticum Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell What It Is : Skin infection marked by fever and clusters of itchy blisters, often complicating atopic dermatitis. What is Eczema Herpeticum? What is Eczema Herpeticum? Also known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption.

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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) vs. Psoriasis: Understanding the Differences

First Derm

Chronic Conditions with Flare-ups : Both are chronic, with eczema involving periods of flare-ups and remission, and psoriasis characterized by cycles of clearing and worsening of symptoms. Psoriasis and eczema are both conditions that lead to dryness and flakiness of the skin. 1] Who is Most Susceptible to Eczema?

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Meet the Newest AD Probiotic on the Block

The Dermatology Digest

There’s a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic on the block, and it is based on a discovery by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. mucosa therapy. mucosa -based probiotic formulated by Skinesa and called Defensin was just released.

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AD Pipeline Watch: First Patient Enrolled in Phase 2 Study of Evommune’s IL-18 Blocker

The Dermatology Digest

EASI, the Eczema Area and Severity Index score, isa tool used to measure the extent and severity of atopic dermatitis. While currently available therapies may improve some signs and symptoms, many AD patients do not respond optimally, and we believe EVO301 could, if approved, fulfill their search for a new and better treatment option.