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Dry skin – a Dermatologist’s tips by Dr Dray

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Dry skin – a Dermatologist’s tips by Dr Dray Dry skin Dry skin feels dry to the touch because of a lack of moisturer in the outer cell layer ( stratum corneum ). Dry skin is a very common problem in people with atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by patches of itchy, dry, red, and inflamed skin.

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New Ladder Helps Guide Choice of Non-steroidal Treatments in AD

The Dermatology Digest

A newly developed therapeutic ladder can help guide dermatologists and patients on the use of nonsteroidal treatment options for atopic dermatitis (AD). The new topical therapies constitute the lower rungs of the therapeutic ladder and can be used for both exacerbations and maintenance. The study appears in Dermatitis.

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Atopic Dermatitis vs. Contact Dermatitis: What’s the Difference?

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Online Dermatologist Atopic Dermatitis vs. Contact Dermatitis: What’s the Difference? Atopic dermatitis (left) and contact dermatitis (right) display different symptoms. Contact Dermatitis : Triggered by external irritants or allergens, causing localized redness, blisters, and itching.

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

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Treatment Approaches Vary : Treatment for eczema includes emollients and topical steroids, while psoriasis may be treated with light therapy, systemic medications, and biologics, emphasizing the need for personalized care. Dry skin and insufficient moisturization. Contact dermatitis from metals, latex, chemicals.

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

2 In this review, we highlight the “epithelial barrier hypothesis” proposed by Akdis, discuss the important roles of the skin, gut, and respiratory barriers, and discuss novel therapies. Impairment in tight junction expression has been shown to contribute to the barrier dysfunction observed in patients with atopic dermatitis.

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Eczema Care: 10 Skin-Care Ingredients to Avoid

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1] Three main categories of eczema are atopic eczema, contact dermatitis and stasis dermatitis. To prevent that your dermatologist will advice you to slowly taper off the topical steroid, shift from high to mild potency ones, or every other day therapy. The American Contact Dermatitis Society recognizes it as an allergen.

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Ingredients Demystified: Anti-Aging Meets Acne-Safe

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Additionally, dehydrated skin becomes reactive to external irritants, increasing the occurrence of contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, pigmentation issues, inflammation, and yup, you guessed it – more breakouts. You’ll be able to remove masks and clean skin with the Skin Scrubber. See Product.