Has the study medication been used before? What phase is this study? Yes, the study medication (called RPT193) has been used in previous clinical studies for people with eczema (atopic dermatitis). This study is a phase 2 study. How many people will participate in the study? The study will enroll up to …
What about Exercise and the Skin? As we are approaching the holidays, it may become a bit more difficult to maintain motivation to exercise regularly. Thus, I thought research looking at whether regular exercise is of benefit to the skin would be particularly useful. Rao et al., published a paper reviewing publications that evaluated skin …
What causes Winter Itch? Several factors contribute to the seasonal increase in skin itchiness that occurs in late fall into the winter months. As the outside temperature cools, the outside humidity level decreases. In addition, once the heat is turned on in the house, the indoor humidity also drops. Exposure of the skin to lower …
From the embarrassing red blotches to the painful sores, atopic dermatitis symptoms require the right treatment. If you’re looking for a different option for your or your child’s condition, the ADvocate Studies may be of interest to you. As you know, atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, severe form of eczema that is marked …
With atopic dermatitis, itching isn’t even the worst part. Read More »
I’ve just completed my first telemedicine visit for severe poison ivy dermatitis. Given the warmer winter and early spring our gardens are approximately 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Poison ivy (Rhus) is the most common cause of acute allergic contact dermatitis. It can appear as a red linear rash or blisters. Localized rashes may respond …
