April 14, 2017 4:55 PM By Dr. Maria Simbra PITTSBURGH (KDKA) Theres a new treatment for eczema, thats offering relief to patients. Eucrisa was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in December. It works on the overactive part of the immune system in eczema, a protein called phosphodiesterase. Before, only a pill could quiet this enzyme. This new formulation can be absorbed through the skin. Unlike steroids, it can be used in sensitive areas where the skin may already be thin, such as the face, eye lids, and groin. And its approved for use in kids as young as two. In studies where it was compared to a plain moisturizer, the rash cleared for only one in five in the comparison group, but one in three using Eucrisa. Researchers did find one minor side effect. Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page Stay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter About four percent of people who used it had pain when they put the medication on, Dermatologist Dr. Brian Horvath with Horvath Dermatology says. But he says thats not unexpected for people with thin or broken skin. However, he says Eucrisa may be best for treating what comes … Continue reading →

Eczema affects a large proportion of children and adolescents in the United States. New research investigates whether silk clothing improves health outcomes for children with eczema. Eczema - also known as atopic dermatitis - is a chronic dermatological disease that causes the skin to itch and become very dry. Although the condition is not contagious, people with eczema may be vulnerable to other viral and bacterial skin diseases. Atopic dermatitis affects approximately 30 percent of the U.S. population, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Children and adolescents seem to be particularly at risk of eczema, the NIH report. Clothing seems to play an important role in the management of the disease. Patients are routinely advised to wear cotton or smooth fabrics and avoid materials such as wool, which may worsen the itching. Furthermore, in countries such as the United Kingdom, specialist silk clothing is available on prescription for people with eczema. As a result, a team of researchers from the University of Nottingham in the U.K. - led by Kim Thomas and colleagues - set out to investigate the benefits of wearing silk garments for children with eczema. The study was published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Thomas … Continue reading →

FDA approved a new ointment for eczema that can help manage symptoms Miami Herald Eucrista, also called crisaborole, is an FDA-approved ointment used to treat mild to moderate eczema in adults and children ages 2 and older. It is not a steroid and does not cause skin thinning and other side effects that occur with prolonged steroid use. See the rest here: FDA approved a new ointment for eczema that can help manage symptoms - Miami Herald … Continue reading →