~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 […]
Is your skin or your child’s so dry and itchy that you sometimes scratch it until it bleeds? Are you tired of applying messy creams and ointments that don’t offer much relief? Have you been so desperate to stop the itching that you’ve even considered taking a powerful immunosuppressant drug such as prednisone? If so, […]
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 […]
December 27, 2017 Acta Dermato-Venereologica TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The data of this systematic review provide evidence that diet may influence acne. However, studies are limited to mostly evidence levels C and D due to many confounders inherent in diet studies, and thus evidence-based nutritional recommendations cannot be made currently. Further research, with improved designs, may be […]
December 22, 2017 Authors say measurement of serum homocysteine may be important for patient management THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Acne patients have higher levels of serum homocysteine (HCY), according to a study published online Nov. 21 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Hao Jiang, M.D., from the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University […]
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 […]
November 10, 2014 Written by Emiliano Antiga MD, PhD Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the skin, nails, and joints that affects about 2% of the general population, with a significant impact on long-term quality of life. The potential organ toxicity with chronic use of systemic drugs, their immunosuppressive effects with the increased […]
May 31, 2017 Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this study, intralesional injections of 0.2- to 0.5-mL vitamin D3 solution (600,000 IU; 15 mg/mL) at 3-week intervals were used to treat recalcitrant warts in 60 patients. The majority of patients (90%) had complete response. Of the remaining patients, 6.66% showed partial response […]
March 07, 2017 Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this online survey study of 499 non-Hispanics of European ancestry identified from a previous case–control study of early-onset basal cell carcinoma, 24.4% of participants were classified as having tanning dependence (TD). Women were more likely than men to […]
Published: Wednesday 21 December 2016 Defects in the body’s regulatory T cells (T reg cells) cause inflammation and autoimmune disease by altering the type of bacteria living in the gut, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have discovered. The study, “Resetting microbiota by Lactobacillus reuteri inhibits T reg deficiency-induced autoimmunity […]
December 15, 2016 Cutis; Cutaneous Medicine for the Practitioner TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This survey-based study explored the demographics of individuals who get tattoos and found that 71% of participants had obtained a college degree or higher, 71% of responders were not concerned about the health risks associated with tattoos (ie, HIV, HCV), and very few participants […]
Written by Jennifer BerryReviewed by Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, CNE, COI Knowledge center Last reviewed: Wed 7 December 2016 Psoriasis is a life-long autoimmune skin condition. When a person has psoriasis, or more specifically plaque psoriasis, their immune system triggers skin cells to grow too quickly. This rapid growth of skin cells leads to a […]
Written by Jennifer BerryReviewed by Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, CNE, COI Knowledge center Last reviewed: Wed 7 December 2016 Psoriasis is a life-long autoimmune skin condition. When a person has psoriasis, or more specifically plaque psoriasis, their immune system triggers skin cells to grow too quickly. This rapid growth of skin cells leads to a […]
October 25, 2016 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This retrospective study sought to determine the vitamin and mineral deficiency rates of patients with telogen effluvium. The authors found these patients to have deficiencies in ferritin (45.2% of patients), vitamin D (33.9%), and zinc (9.6%). – Anna Wile, MD Written by Joseph C English […]
September 14, 2016 Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This case–control study used questionnaires to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression in 2017 patients undergoing outpatient treatment for hyperhidrosis (HH). The rates of anxiety and depression were significantly higher for patients with HH compared with controls. In patients with HH, the […]
Dr. Wayne Sodano DC, DABCI, DACBN, CFMP, ND (Article adapted from College of Integrative Medicine Module 27 – Dermatology and Periodontal Disease) Psoriasis is a chronic disease that affects 2-3 % of the world’s population and between 2-4 % of the U.S. population. “Psoriasis is characterized by hyperproliferation and abnormal differentiation of epidermal keratinocytes, lymphocyte infiltration […]
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 […]
June 23, 2016 WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Patients with acne vulgaris have significantly higher glycemic index and glycemic load levels and significantly lower serum adiponectin levels, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Asli Aksu Çerman, M.D., from Marmara University Faculty […]
Dr. Wayne Sodano DC, DABCI, DACBN, CFMP, ND (Article adapted from CIM Module 27 – Dermatology and Periodontal Disease) Click To Download