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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. Ninety-five percent of U.S. See Part 1 of the survey here.) The survey was conducted by Ipsos.

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Investigating the Use of Topical Ruxolitinib in Chronic Hand Eczema

The Dermatology Digest

Significantly more patients who applied ruxolitinib cream 1.5% (Opzelura, Incyte) twice daily achieved Investigator’s Global Assessment-Chronic Hand Eczema (IGA-CHE) treatment success at Week 16 when compared to patients who received vehicle.

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What is TSW? New Study Seeks Clarity on Topical Steroid Withdrawal

The Dermatology Digest

The new study targeted adults with atopic eczema, a group that often uses cortisone cream, who also identified as having TSW. While the symptoms described varied, they were largely similar to the symptoms seen in an exacerbation of atopic eczema. The hashtag #topicalsteroidwithdrawal amassed more than 600 million views on TikTok.

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What is TSW? Researchers Close In on a Definition, Treatment

The Dermatology Digest

Specifically, protracted neuroinflammatory symptoms distinguish TSW from eczema. To better understand TSW, the researchers evaluated a previous survey that included 1,889 adults with symptoms similar to eczema. The findings are published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

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Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis) Prevention & Treatment Options

West Lake Dermatology

Eyelid eczema, also known as eyelid dermatitis, is a skin condition that affects the delicate skin around the eyes. What is Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis)? What is Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis)? Eyelid eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that specifically affects the skin around the eyelids.

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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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High-salt Diets Linked to Eczema

The Dermatology Digest

A high-sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Each additional gram of sodium excreted in urine over 24 hours was associated with 11% higher odds of an eczema diagnosis; 16% higher odds of having an active case; and 11% higher odds of increased severity.

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