A Pilot Study of an Oral Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor (Apremilast) for AtopicDermatitis in Adults. Authors’ Interview: Aman Samrao, MD, Eric Simpson MD Background: Apremilast is a novel oral phosphodiesterase type IV (PDE4) inhibitor. Inhibition of PDE4 causes accumulation of intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), resulting in inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine transcription, neutrophil degranulation, chemotaxis, and adhesion to endothelial cells. Our objective was to obtain preliminary safety and efficacy [...]
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Dermatologists: Resources for Eczema Patients
Physicians and Health Care Providers: Have patients with eczema? We’re always here to help. The National Eczema Association offers resources for you and your patients, all in one place. Information You Can Trust. • Patient Education Materials • The Advocate, quarterly newsletter eInsights, electronic newsletter • Tips from leading eczema experts • The latest eczema research and treatment [...]
Posted by admin on May 8, 2012
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National Eczema Association Patient Conference
National Eczema Association Patient Conference for Eczema Patients & Families In collaboration with Emory University School of Medicine Department of Dermatology Thursday, June 28 – Sunday, July 1, 2012 Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel • Atlanta, GA It’s a conference that changes lives! The conference is for people of all ages who have eczema or care about [...]
Posted by admin on May 8, 2012
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Activation of Eosinophils Interacting with Dermal Fibroblasts by Pruritogenic Cytokine IL-31 and Alarmin IL-33: Implications in Atopic Dermatitis : Dr. Wong
Activation of Eosinophils Interacting with Dermal Fibroblasts by Pruritogenic Cytokine IL-31 and Alarmin IL-33: Implications in Atopic Dermatitis. Author Interview: Dr. CK Wong Professor Department of Chemical Pathology The Chinese University of Hong Kong Prince of Wales Hospital Shatin, NT Hong Kong What are the main findings of the study? This experimental study evaluated the novel immunopathological [...]
Posted by admin on January 27, 2012
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Skin contact with food allergens and Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema that is caused by an inappropriate inflammatory response in the skin. Many children with atopic dermatitis also have food allergies, and skin contact with food allergens can make their atopic dermatitis worse. It is unclear why this occurs, but it has been suggested that immune cells known as [...]
Posted by admin on May 2, 2011
http://dermatologistsblog.com/atopic-dermatitis-eczema/skin-contact-with-food-allergens-and-atopic-dermatitis/
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