June 04, 2025

Dog Exposure May Lower Genetic Eczema Risk

A large European study found that early-life dog exposure may reduce the genetic risk for atopic eczema, with lab results confirming a biological mechanism involving immune signaling in skin cells.

Conexiant

May 29, 2025

Medical Oddities: A New Stress Test Hiding in Floss

From floss to fat loss— this week five clever studies are redefining daily health habits.

Conexiant

May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

Conexiant

May 27, 2025

Food Allergy in Toddlers Raises Atopic Risk

Children with food allergy and atopic dermatitis before age 3 were more likely to develop asthma, allergic rhinitis, and anaphylaxis by school age, a large birth cohort study found.

Conexiant

May 23, 2025

Also in the News…

From new conferences and OCT systems to the links between pediatric uveitis and early-onset atopic dermatitis, these are the news stories and studies that caught our attention this week…

The Ophthalmologist

May 22, 2025

New AAP Guidelines Refresh Atopic Dermatitis Care

Applying topicals 2 to 3 times per week to previously affected areas—even when the skin appears clear—can reduce flare frequency and improve quality of life.

Conexiant

May 19, 2025

Zyrtec and Xyzal: FDA Issues Withdrawal Syndrome Warning

A new safety alert highlights the potential for severe itch following discontinuation of long-term cetirizine and levocetirizine use.

Conexiant

April 26, 2024

Wildfires May Have Triggered Skin Disease Flare-ups in Northeastern United States

The number of visits to dermatologists for atopic dermatitis and eczema may have increased during the summer months of 2023 following the Canadian wildfires.

Conexiant

July 02, 2024

Black Docs Lacking Amid Growing Attacks on Diversity Programs

Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors of their own race — and some studies have shown health outcomes are better for Black patients seeing Black doctors.

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