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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

Currently, there arent a lot of good therapies that target mast cells, so we think that our approach could potentially have huge benefits in many skin conditions, including rosacea, eczema, urticaria and mastocytosis. 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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On the Horizon: Can an Eczema Vaccine Treat Bacteria-related Flares?

The Dermatology Digest

A tailored vaccine may hold the key to treating Staphylococcus aureus -driven flares of eczema in children, according to research out of Trinity College Dublin. aureus skin infection, eczema but no S. There is a real need for new options to treat and prevent infected flares of eczema in children.

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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 Care: 10 Skin-Care Ingredients to Avoid

First Derm

Online Dermatologist Eczema Care: 10 Skin-Care Ingredients to Avoid Eczema and Skin-Care Products | Ingredients to Avoid if You Have Eczema Eczema is a group of conditions that cause inflamed, irritated and often itchy skin. [1] What are the eczema friendly products then?

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State-of-the-State Update: Chronic Hand Eczema

Dermatology Times

Chronic hand eczema poses diagnostic and treatment challenges due to its multifaceted etiology. New therapies like JAK inhibitors offer hope.

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