by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer January 30, 2019 Both atopic and autoimmune arthritis conditions were independently associated with functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an Australian population-based study found. Furthermore, while functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are associated with increased anxiety, and more than half of IBS cases are secondary to psychological disorders, the associations between FD, IBS, […]
August 15, 2018 Dermatitis TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This review reported the current understanding of the mechanism of action of bleach in modulating atopic dermatitis (AD). Bleach baths are reported to improve clinical symptoms of AD and restore surface microbiome by eradicating bacteria, most notably Staphylococcus aureus, as well as reducing biofilm, thus reducing the need for topical […]
Antibiotics play an important role in medicine, but as you may already know, the CDC states that they are frequently overused: up to 50% of antibiotic prescriptions are not optimal or effective.1 Systemic effects are particularly dramatic when antibiotics are given to infants, and research suggests that the effects of antibiotics on the pediatric microbiome […]
~Probiotics may also reduce need for topical corticosteroids by Ingrid Torjesen, Dermatology Times February 11, 2018 A daily capsule of a cocktail of probiotics may reduce both the severity symptoms in moderate atopic dermatitis and the need for topical corticosteroids to treat symptom flare ups in children, research published in JAMA Dermatology suggests. In recent years, research […]
T.A.P. Integrative Date Posted: 2/6/2018 3:53:34 PM Atopic dermatitis is characterized by a predominance of T helper 2 immune cells over T helper 1 immune cells. One underlying cause of this immunologic imbalance might be compromised gut microbiota with resultant disruption of intestinal barrier function, in turn, leading to type 2 dominant immuno-inflammation. Indeed, it has […]
November 22, 2017 JAMA dermatology (Chicago, Ill.) TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this trial evaluated the effect of probiotics in the treatment of eczema. All 50 patients included received topical steroids, a moisturizer, and an oral antihistamine; patients in the treatment group were also given a daily pill containing 109 colony-forming units of a mixture […]
June 23, 2016 The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study examined the link among domestic water hardness (CaCO3 mg/L), chlorine in water, skin barrier dysfunction, and atopic dermatitis (AD) in children. Infants 3-months old (N = 1303) were examined for AD and screened for filaggrin mutations, and transepidermal water loss was […]
Dr. Wayne Sodano DC, DABCI, DACBN, CFMP, ND (Article adapted from CIM Module 27 – Dermatology and Periodontal Disease) Click To Download
February 08, 2016 JAMA Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This meta-analysis of the use of synbiotics for atopic dermatitis (AD) in children identified eight studies that met inclusion criteria, including two prevention studies and six treatment studies. The pooled change in Severity Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index for the treatment studies was ─6.56 at 8 weeks […]
Ma Chelsea and Sivamani Raja K.. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. September 2015, 21(9): 520-529. doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0274. Published in Volume: 21 Issue 9: September 3, 2015 ABSTRACT Objectives: Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used to treat a broad range of medical conditions, including dermatologic disorders. This systematic review […]
July 23, 2015 Written by Sarah L Chamlin MD and Lisa Y Shen MD 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Boston, MA; July 9-12, 2015 Speaker: John Lee (Boston Children’s Hospital) Clinical Director of the Food Allergy Program There has been a longstanding association between atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergies. This […]
Acupuncture as a Treatment Modality in Dermatology: A Systematic Review To cite this article: Ma Chelsea and Sivamani Raja K.. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. -Not available-, ahead of print. doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0274. Online Ahead of Print: June 26, 2015 Objectives: Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used to treat […]
REVIEW · December 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this evidence-based review summarize the role of diet in patients with atopic dermatitis, acne, and nonmelanoma skin cancer. Prenatal and postnatal probiotic supplementation decreases the risk for atopic dermatitis, and breastfeeding is protective in high-risk infants, but not in those at normal risk. Multiple randomized […]
The Wall Street Journal By DANA WECHSLER LINDEN Nov. 3, 2014 11:19 a.m. ET Are You Bathing Your Baby Too Much? Improper Care of Infant’s Skin May Increase Risk for Eczema New thinking on the cause of eczema is prompting some scientists to investigate whether how parents care for their infants’ skin has contributed to […]
Vitamin D Supplements May Help To Alleviate Winter-Related Atopic Dermatitis in Children First Posted: Oct 03, 2014 05:16 PM EDT By Kathleen Lees Some children suffer from winter-related atopic dermatitis–a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin that makes victims uncomfortable and more prone to a vulnerable bacterial infection. Now, recent findings published in the Journal […]
J Pediatr. 2014 Oct;165(4):849-54.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.06.058. Epub 2014 Aug 6. The link between serum vitamin D level, sensitization to food allergens, and the severity of atopic dermatitis in infancy. Baek JH, Shin YH, Chung IH, Kim HJ, Yoo EG, Yoon JW, Jee HM, Chang YE, Han MY. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between serum […]
Psychodermatological Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis Practice Update Review · July 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Produced in response to stress, neuroendocrine mediators, such as adrenocorticotropin, β-endorphin, catecholamines, and cortisol, lead to an increase in glucocorticoids, which can disrupt the skin’s barrier function, paving the way for atopic dermatitis (AD). The symptoms of AD often cause stress […]
Practice Update REVIEW · June 04, 2014 Story Source TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A review of studies testing probiotics and prebiotics used in dermatologic conditions reported a decrease in the incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD) in infants and some benefit in acne, photoprotection, and wound healing. Probiotics and prebiotics have antimicrobial properties that appear to play a […]