Cross-Sectional Study: Research & Clinical Takeaways

Delivery-room teams report low confidence in identifying and explaining congenital skin lesions and strongly want training. Establish targeted...

In CSU clinics, expect higher burden and poorer control in women—especially those aged 51–65—and proactively assess angioedema, systemic symptoms,...

In AA visits, assess illness perceptions and stigma—not just visible severity—as these were more strongly linked to poorer QoL, anxiety, and...

Patients from lower-SES neighborhoods had higher adjusted odds of receiving a new HS diagnosis in this health system. Consider neighborhood context...

Patients who self-identify TSW report substantial morbidity (itch, sleep loss, mood symptoms) and often believe steroids trigger it; clinicians...

Cross-sectional analysis of 2014–2018 National Health Interview Survey data examining whether parental e‑cigarette use is associated with atopic...

Do not rely solely on physician-rated severity or visibility to gauge impact. Routinely identify stigmatization and bullying and track change with...

Counsel patients that current direct-to-consumer AI dermatology apps lack FDA approval and robust validation and may mislead or pose risk. Prefer...

Prioritize evaluation for learning and memory difficulties in children with AD who also have neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD or learning...

A cross-sectional analysis identified new molecular entities and biologics approved by the FDA for original dermatologic indications from 2012–2022...

Expect more cost- and transport-related delays and perceived disrespect among SGM patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases; proactively ask...

A cross-sectional study comparing Crohn disease prevalence in US pediatric patients with vs without hidradenitis suppurativa.

In psoriasis care, higher SDM is linked with greater patient satisfaction; clinicians should implement efficient SDM frameworks to strengthen...

Systemic immune signatures in atopic dermatitis are age-specific beyond shared Th2 activation; consider patient age when interpreting blood...

For caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis—especially mothers—screen for stress and suicidal ideation and address quality-of-life concerns, as...