by SC | Apr 18, 2023 | Words
An interesting discussion from atopicskindisease.com about a more behavioral approach to dealing with the itch-scratch cycle of eczema, and how the common complication of lichenification can be both recognized, and effectively treated. Habit reversal and chronic...
by SC | Apr 18, 2023 | Words
Historically, many have focused on the idea that food allergies drive atopic dermatitis. It seems to make good sense that things we eat can greatly influence the skin. Accordingly, many patients undergo very strict diets, some successful to be sure, but many without...
by SC | Apr 18, 2023 | Words
Several years ago I heard about a Dermatologist in London–Dr. Richard Aron–who was prescribing a combination of a topical steroid, a topical antibiotic, and a moisturizer with amazing results for atopic dermatitis. At the time, I simply thought that this...
by SC | Apr 18, 2023 | Words
Many of us experience dry skin, especially during the winter. When the skin is dry and flaky, it can also become itchy. At its most basic, eczema is just a more severe version of that dry, itchy skin known by most people. However, unlike the occasional dryness and...
by SC | Apr 18, 2023 | Words
Filaggrin–a protein important for skin barrier function–can be said to have changed the world. The revelation that mutations in the gene that codes for filaggrin are strongly associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) opened the door to a new understanding of the...
