I’m a typical dermatology patient — one that you’re probably used to seeing about 10 times a day in your practice. I have atopic dermatitis, specifically, on the hands, which is worse in the winter and really bad when I wash my hands too frequently (which is all the time because I’m not only washing my hands but teaching my 3-year-old daughter to properly wash hers).
And no, the itchy, flaking, raw skin never fully heals, which is painfully obvious not only to me but to others — like the woman at Dunkin’ Donuts who “drops” my change into my open palm each morning, careful not to make any contact with my skin lest she touch the “pariah.”
Because of this affliction, I’m always eager to read about new research on atopic dermatitis and learn as much as I can about new methods of treatment. I’m still waiting for that “magic pill,” I guess. Although one hasn’t been invented yet, in the 5 1/2 years that I’ve been with Skin &Aging, there have been amazing improvements in the treatment of this condition. The topical calcineurin inhibitors have topped the list of groundbreaking treatments for atopic dermatitis during this time period, but the research on skin barrier function and its role in disease and the advances in emollients have been amazing, as well.
This month, we highlight recent research on this disease in the Atopic Dermatitis Update article, which begins on page 42. Here read about:
- A review of safety profiles among currently available topical therapies.
- When scratching an itch, what works better: cool or warm water, or must the temperature be icy cold or hot, hot, hot?
- A look at topical vehicles and their impact on treatment success.
- Research into the efficacy of a new fabric garment for people who have sensitive skin, and more.
In addition, you can read more about atopic dermatitis in the supplement that accompanies the May issue of Skin & Aging and offers coverage from five presentations (one of which focuses on atopic dermatitis) featured at this year’s Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference, which was held in Hawaii.
In his coverage of atopic dermatitis in the May supplement, Dr. James S. Taylor discusses the three patterns of atopic dermatitis in adults, as well as conventional and unconventional therapies.
I hope you will gain insight into treating this all too common and, for me, personally frustrating, disease.
Raging Battle Between Pathology and Dermatology
This month’s cover article reports on the continued attack from pathologists on dermatologists regarding the issue of pass-through billing. This issue continues to heat up as more states review legislation that could potentially outlaw this billing technique, which can often save patients money and certainly saves a lot of aggravation. Turn to page 38 to begin reading this article.
Larisa Hubbs
Executive Editor
lhubbs@hmpcommunications.com
I’m a typical dermatology patient — one that you’re probably used to seeing about 10 times a day in your practice. I have atopic dermatitis, specifically, on the hands, which is worse in the winter and really bad when I wash my hands too frequently (which is all the time because I’m not only washing my hands but teaching my 3-year-old daughter to properly wash hers).
And no, the itchy, flaking, raw skin never fully heals, which is painfully obvious not only to me but to others — like the woman at Dunkin’ Donuts who “drops” my change into my open palm each morning, careful not to make any contact with my skin lest she touch the “pariah.”
Because of this affliction, I’m always eager to read about new research on atopic dermatitis and learn as much as I can about new methods of treatment. I’m still waiting for that “magic pill,” I guess. Although one hasn’t been invented yet, in the 5 1/2 years that I’ve been with Skin &Aging, there have been amazing improvements in the treatment of this condition. The topical calcineurin inhibitors have topped the list of groundbreaking treatments for atopic dermatitis during this time period, but the research on skin barrier function and its role in disease and the advances in emollients have been amazing, as well.
This month, we highlight recent research on this disease in the Atopic Dermatitis Update article, which begins on page 42. Here read about:
- A review of safety profiles among currently available topical therapies.
- When scratching an itch, what works better: cool or warm water, or must the temperature be icy cold or hot, hot, hot?
- A look at topical vehicles and their impact on treatment success.
- Research into the efficacy of a new fabric garment for people who have sensitive skin, and more.
In addition, you can read more about atopic dermatitis in the supplement that accompanies the May issue of Skin & Aging and offers coverage from five presentations (one of which focuses on atopic dermatitis) featured at this year’s Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference, which was held in Hawaii.
In his coverage of atopic dermatitis in the May supplement, Dr. James S. Taylor discusses the three patterns of atopic dermatitis in adults, as well as conventional and unconventional therapies.
I hope you will gain insight into treating this all too common and, for me, personally frustrating, disease.
Raging Battle Between Pathology and Dermatology
This month’s cover article reports on the continued attack from pathologists on dermatologists regarding the issue of pass-through billing. This issue continues to heat up as more states review legislation that could potentially outlaw this billing technique, which can often save patients money and certainly saves a lot of aggravation. Turn to page 38 to begin reading this article.
Larisa Hubbs
Executive Editor
lhubbs@hmpcommunications.com
I’m a typical dermatology patient — one that you’re probably used to seeing about 10 times a day in your practice. I have atopic dermatitis, specifically, on the hands, which is worse in the winter and really bad when I wash my hands too frequently (which is all the time because I’m not only washing my hands but teaching my 3-year-old daughter to properly wash hers).
And no, the itchy, flaking, raw skin never fully heals, which is painfully obvious not only to me but to others — like the woman at Dunkin’ Donuts who “drops” my change into my open palm each morning, careful not to make any contact with my skin lest she touch the “pariah.”
Because of this affliction, I’m always eager to read about new research on atopic dermatitis and learn as much as I can about new methods of treatment. I’m still waiting for that “magic pill,” I guess. Although one hasn’t been invented yet, in the 5 1/2 years that I’ve been with Skin &Aging, there have been amazing improvements in the treatment of this condition. The topical calcineurin inhibitors have topped the list of groundbreaking treatments for atopic dermatitis during this time period, but the research on skin barrier function and its role in disease and the advances in emollients have been amazing, as well.
This month, we highlight recent research on this disease in the Atopic Dermatitis Update article, which begins on page 42. Here read about:
- A review of safety profiles among currently available topical therapies.
- When scratching an itch, what works better: cool or warm water, or must the temperature be icy cold or hot, hot, hot?
- A look at topical vehicles and their impact on treatment success.
- Research into the efficacy of a new fabric garment for people who have sensitive skin, and more.
In addition, you can read more about atopic dermatitis in the supplement that accompanies the May issue of Skin & Aging and offers coverage from five presentations (one of which focuses on atopic dermatitis) featured at this year’s Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference, which was held in Hawaii.
In his coverage of atopic dermatitis in the May supplement, Dr. James S. Taylor discusses the three patterns of atopic dermatitis in adults, as well as conventional and unconventional therapies.
I hope you will gain insight into treating this all too common and, for me, personally frustrating, disease.
Raging Battle Between Pathology and Dermatology
This month’s cover article reports on the continued attack from pathologists on dermatologists regarding the issue of pass-through billing. This issue continues to heat up as more states review legislation that could potentially outlaw this billing technique, which can often save patients money and certainly saves a lot of aggravation. Turn to page 38 to begin reading this article.
Larisa Hubbs
Executive Editor
lhubbs@hmpcommunications.com
