Tag: eczema
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 […]
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 […]
Psoriasis and eczema are linked to higher incidence of both anxiety and depression in adults, according to recent findings, with potential mediation being possible through factors such as sleep quality.1 This new research was found through a new study examining the risk factors for mental health issues among patients with either skin disease, helping to […]