Bone mineral density in children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. van Velsen SG, Knol MJ, van Eijk RL, de Vroede MA, de Wit TC, Lam MG, Haeck IM, de Bruin-Weller MS, Bruijnzeel-Koomen CA, Pasmans SG. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Nov;63(5):824-31. Atopic dermatitis (AD) particularly in its severe forms requires potent topical (corticosteroids) or…
Features Of Atopic Dermatitis In Adults Atopic dermatitis in older patients: particular points. Katsarou A, Armenaka MC. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2010 Jun 21. Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is increasing in its frequency mostly due to the phenomenal increase in atopy we have seen in the last 20 years. Therefore more and more adults are…
Matchsticks On Dermoscopy = A Clue to Netherton’s Syndrome ‘Matchstick’ eyebrow hairs: a dermoscopic clue to the diagnosis of Netherton syndrome. Goujon E, Beer F, Fraitag S, Hovnanian A, Vabres P. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2009 Oct 15. Netherton’s syndrome is an automal recessive skin condition (SPINK 5 frameshift mutations) caracterized by: ichthyosiform erythroderma…
Moisturising (Moisturizing) Creams In Atopic Dermatitis (AD) (For Professionals) Structure of the summary 1. Measuring their efficacy 2. Role of emollients 3. Where is the evidence ? 1. Measuring their efficacy or the importance of scoring system for physicians SCORAD Objective SCORAD 3 items criteria (more practical and easier to do in daily practice): based…
Early Topical Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Treatment In Children Improves Clinical Outcome (For Professionals) chronic AD which is lichenified is difficult to treat The 3 major problematic factors with AD are: pruritus flares skin infections (bacterial and viral) Etiology of AD genetic? environmental ? atopic march ? In the absence of a definate cause, symptom management…
Atopic Dermatitis: The Role Of Filaggrin (flg) (For Professionals) Several genes and environmental factors are implicated but the one gene having the biggest role is filaggrin. This gene will be studied here Synthesis process of filaggrin (flg): genetic localisation: chromosome 1=epidermal differentiation complex (group of genes coding proteins which are important for the differentiation of…
Defining (D) Atopic Dermatis (AD) And Measuring Its Impact (I) (For Professionals) D Is termed eczema which to divide in atopic and non atopic. The other type is contact dermatitis (allergic or non allergic). 2004 What is a good definition ?: It is valid It is repeatable It is accepted by others It is easy…
This is an emollient which is used to moisturize dry skin. It may also be used as a soap substitute on problem skin with eczema or other skin rash which cannot tolerate over-drying toilet soaps. Your doctor has prescribed this for you as a : Moisturizer Apply it liberally to the affected areas, at least…
Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Atopic Dermatitis 1. What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis or eczema is an itchy, dry, inflammation of the skin. It is the commonest type of skin disease in children. It is not an infectious disease. The child with atopic dermatitis has sensitive skin which is irritated easily. 2.…
Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Eyelid Contact Dermatitis Cosmetics and cleansers are usually used on the eyelids or eyelashes. These can cause an irritant or allergic reaction in patients sensitive to such cosmetics and cleansers. Patients will complain of itching, burning and redness. Signs of contact dermatitis include blistering, redness and scaliness. If…
