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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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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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Low Levels of Protein-bound Ceramides May Predict Infants’ Risk for Developing Eczema

The Dermatology Digest

Lower levels of certain lipids in an infants skin may predict risk for developing eczema down the road, according to a new study. The researchers followed children to see who developed eczema and who did not by age one. The researchers followed children to see who developed eczema and who did not by age one.

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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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Kristin Belleson: Navigating Eczema Awareness

Dermatology Times

Belleson addresses one of the NEA's Eczema Awareness Month weekly themes, “The eczema community is here to inspire you.”

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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.

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Vivian Shi, MD: Creative Approaches to Eczema Care

Dermatology Times

Shi addresses one of the NEA's Eczema Awareness Month weekly themes, "Creative ways to manage your eczema."

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