Category: Eczema News
Dear Doctors: I started getting patches of red, bumpy skin on my elbows last year. My doctor said it is eczema and prescribed some creams to deal with the terrible itching. They work pretty well, but I’m interested to know if there’s anything I can be doing with my diet that may also be helpful. […]
Dupilumab (Dupixent) and tralokinumab (Adbry) are immunotherapy drugs approved to treat moderate to severe eczema. Other potential treatments are undergoing clinical trials. Immunotherapy is a treatment option for moderate or severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that doesn’t respond to other treatments. This class of drugs uses your body’s immune system to alter reactions that contribute to […]
Share on PinterestExperts say it’s important to limit your exposure to the sun while on vacation. Cavia Studio/Stocksy Researchers investigated how sun-seeking behavior by people on vacation affects the skin microbiome. They found that sun-seeking behavior leads to short-term changes in skin bacterial diversity, which can lead to conditions such as eczema. Further studies are […]
One half of a gay couple is suing Spirit Airlines Inc., alleging she and her wife were targeted for their sexual orientation and wrongfully pulled off a jet at Los Angeles International Airport in 2022 because a flight attendant thought a rash on the plaintiff’s neck could be caused by mpox. Jacqueline Nguyen’s Los Angeles […]