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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. People who have stopped topical steroid treatment and meet the criteria may be diagnosed by practitioners as having TSW. To better understand TSW, the researchers evaluated a previous survey that included 1,889 adults with symptoms similar to eczema.

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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. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options can help those affected manage this condition effectively. What is Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis)? What is Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis)?

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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

TSW commonly described as extremely red and painful skin arising when cortisone cream treatment is tapered or stopped. The new study targeted adults with atopic eczema, a group that often uses cortisone cream, who also identified as having TSW. A majority of the participants described concurrent symptoms of both atopic eczema and TSW.

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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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Thinning Eyebrows in Women Over 40: Causes and Best Treatments

Alison Bladh

Lets dive into the causes of thinning brows and explore effective treatments that can help restore their shape, fullness, and confidence. Skin Conditions Conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis can irritate the skin around the brows, leading to hair loss. Why Do Eyebrows Thin as We Age?

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Pediatric Eczema, Eosinophilic Esophagitis Linked

The Dermatology Digest

Children and young adults with eczema or allergies or who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a review study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Most patients (75%) have at least 1 atopic (allergic) condition, such as food or environmental allergies, asthma, or eczema.

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