Author: eczemarelief
Stress causes a spike in the hormone cortisol, which may lead to eczema flare-ups. Avoiding stress and other triggers may help reduce flares. Atopic dermatitis, known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory condition that may cause dry, itchy rashes to develop on your skin. These can sometimes be painful and could lead to feelings of […]
For the second time in four years, AbbVie’s Rinvoq (upadacitinib) has shown superior efficacy to Regeneron and Sanofi’s powerhouse Dupixent (dupilumab) in a head-to-head study in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). In the LEVEL UP trial testing patients age 12 and older with moderate-to-severe AD who had an inadequate response to systemic therapy, 20% of […]
At present, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are considered disqualifying conditions regarding entrance into the US Military. US Department of Defense (DoD) instruction 6130.03 Volume 1 defines disqualifying criteria for eczema as a “History of atopic dermatitis or eczema requiring treatment other than OTC hydrocortisone or moisturizer therapy in previous 36 months or with active lesions or […]
In June of 2023, a dermatologist in Boston noticed a huge influx of patients while relentless wildfires were burning in Canada 300 miles away, shedding light on an often overlooked concern. What’s happening? As the wildfires raged on over the summer, clouds of smoke drifted into the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, triggering air quality alerts […]