Upadacitinib was found to be an effective treatment for hand eczema in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) in a 16 week study.
Patients with comorbid PsA show decreased response to biologics for PsO
According to a recent study, patients with comorbid psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have a slightly decreased treatment response to biologics for psoriasis (PsO) than those without PsA.
Most psoriasis patients viewed comorbid obesity as unrelated
According to a recent study, most psoriasis patients view their comorbid obesity as unrelated to their skin condition.
Study shows smoking and obesity increase psoriasis risk
According to a new study, smoking and obesity-related factors such as body mass index and waist and hip circumference, are linked to an increased risk of psoriasis.
Study shows AD severity linked to societal economic burden in Sweden
Atopic dermatitis (AD) severity is associated with incremental societal costs in Sweden. Both direct and indirect costs are higher in patients with mild-to-moderate and severe AD than those without AD.
Topical calcineurin inhibitor use for AD shows no cancer risk, according to study
According to a new study, topical calcineurin inhibitors such as pimecrolimus and tacrolimus did not increase cancer risk in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients.
Many pediatric HS patients do not meet diagnostic criteria, new study shows
Over one third of pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) did not meet all three major diagnostic criteria at the time of diagnosis, according to a new study.
Study shows HS patients who feel stigmatized report worse QOL, mental health outcomes
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who report feelings of stigmatization from their condition had worse quality of life (QOL) and higher levels of depression, according to a new study.
Study shows AD and bacterial skin infections higher in Indigenous youth
A recent study has shown that atopic dermatitis (AD) and bacterial skin infection rates are higher in Indigenous youth compared to their non-Indigenous peers in high-income countries.
Prolonged corticosteroid exposure linked to adverse effects in AD patients, study shows
A recent study found that adult and pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) patients experienced more adverse effects after prolonged use of corticosteroids.
