By Bianca Palmisano, as told to Hope Cristol I talk a lot about what it means for me to be disabled, both with my friends and in the workplace. So talking about depression is quite common. I do have a…
Month: October 2023
By Amy Paller, MD, as told to Stephanie Watson Atopic dermatitis treatments have come a long way. In the past, we had to use immune-suppressing drugs in people with moderate to severe disease. Many doctors, especially those without expertise in…
By Kylie Williams, as told to Sarah Ludwig Rausch Kylie Williams I’ve had atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, since I was a baby. Over the years, my eczema has changed in some ways. About 5 years ago, I got AD…
By Alexis Smith, as told to Keri Wiginton I don’t really notice my atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) anymore, which is completely shocking to me. I used to be the polar opposite. I spent so much time and energy…
By Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, as told to Sarah Ludwig Rausch Shawn G. Kwatra, MD When you have atopic dermatitis (AD), your skin barrier is altered, your immune system is revved up and causes inflammation, and during flares, you have…
By Jamie Hickey, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I’ve had atopic dermatitis (AD) as long as I can remember. The first time a doctor gave me a diagnosis was when I was 18 years old and in the Marines….
When Howard Chang, 50, first learned about biologic treatments for psoriasis almost 20 years ago, he was eager to give them a try. Now they’re a mainstay in his overall treatment plan. Chang was first diagnosed with psoriasis around age…
If you’ve just been diagnosed with psoriasis, you may have a few questions about it. Here are answers to some of the more common ones people ask. What’s the difference between psoriasis and eczema? To an untrained eye, these conditions…
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Oct. 20, 2023 – People who eat more ultra-processed foods – particularly artificial sweeteners and-artificially sweetened drinks – could be at higher risk of depression, according to new research. The study was published recently in JAMA Network Open. Ultra-processed foods are energy-dense…