The FDA approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) as the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults, providing a steroid-sparing option for achieving sustained remission.
Topical delgocitinib improved eczema severity scores and caused fewer adverse events than oral alitretinoin in adults with severe chronic hand eczema, according to a phase 3 study.
Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.
The FDA approved dupilumab as the first targeted therapy for chronic spontaneous urticaria in patients aged 12 years and older uncontrolled on antihistamines.
An invited commentary in JAAD reviewed current evidence indicating that exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 to 4 months decreases cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis in the first 2 years of life.
Researchers found early-life antibiotic use was linked to increased risk of asthma and eczema, but not most other immune diseases, after adjusting for familial factors.
A case-control study of 170 biopsied dermatitis cases found that Langerhans cell collections were significantly more common in allergic contact dermatitis than in nonallergic cases.