Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 This chapter includes an overview of the viral transmission and the phases of infection before providing specifics about SARS-CoV-2. Following the description of SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics, the…
History, Origin, Spread, and Virology of SARS-CoV-2 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) first emerged in China’s Hubei Province at the end of 2019. It quickly spread throughout the…
Key points • A review of a variety of alternative therapies for atopic dermatitis (AD) is the focus of this chapter. Among those reviewed are acupuncture, cupping, and herbal therapies,…
Key points • Current first-line conventional treatments for atopic dermatitis include topical corticosteroids, emollients, and topical and/or systemic immunomodulators (e.g., dupilumab). • However, a majority of patients with atopic dermatitis…
Key points • Itch and pain are key symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) that significantly affect quality of life; various classes of treatment aim to reduce these symptoms. • Nonpharmacologic…
Key points • The use of probiotics to promote a healthy state has been widely studied. • Oral probiotics have been shown to aid in the prevention of atopic dermatitis…
Key points • This chapter provides an overview of the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis and the key mediators that are of therapeutic interest. • As we acquire more knowledge into…
Key points • Issues with wound healing in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) relate to innate inability to repair the barrier, defective angiogenesis, abnormal microbial colonization, and a prolonged inflammatory…
Key points • Moisturizers help with skin barrier repair and continue to be the mainstay of maintenance treatment and prevention of flares in atopic dermatitis (AD). • Though greasier moisturizer…
Key points • Optimal bathing practices can improve atopic dermatitis (AD) symptoms and limit disease flares. Best practices include daily bathing for less than 10 minutes in lukewarm water, utilizing…