35 search results for: chronic pruritus
Understanding the Contribution of IL-4 in the Development of Fibrosis in Prurigo Nodularis
Professor Sarina Elmariah highlights the multifaceted role of IL-4 and IL-13 in driving dermal fibrosis in prurigo nodularis, which leads to persistent scarring and dyspigmentation that significantly contribute to patients' embarrassment, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Challenging Misconceptions for Better Patient Care in AD and PN: Insight into Type 2 Inflammation
This symposium explores the key role type 2 inflammation plays in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis and debunks common misconceptions about these skin diseases with key insights from Drs Ahuva Cices and Naiem Issa.
From Symptoms to Signaling: Type 2 Inflammation Underlying AD/PN
Dr. Naiem Issa examines the shared and distinct features of atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation in both diseases.
Shedding Light on PN: Confronting Misconception
Dr. Naiem Issa debunks common misconceptions in prurigo nodularis with key clinical insights.
Misconception on AD Pathomechanisms
Dr. Jason Hawkes provides key pathophysiologic insights and debunks common misconceptions surrounding atopic dermatitis.
AD: Challenging the Conventional Narrative
Dr. Ahuva Cices provides key pathophysiologic insights and dispels common misconceptions surrounding atopic dermatitis.
Dispelling Persistent Myths About PN
Dr. Lakshi Aldredge sets the record straight regarding common misconceptions about prurigo nodularis.
ADVENT On-Air Podcast: The Multifaceted Patient Burden and Drivers of Disease in Prurigo Nodularis
In this episode, Dr. Sarina Elmariah and Dr. Brian Kim explore prurigo nodularis (PN), with a focus on severe itch, fibrotic skin lesions, and their impact on patients’ quality of life. They discuss PN epidemiology, common comorbidities, and the challenges of managing multimorbid patients, while breaking down the neuroimmune mechanisms, highlighting the role of type 2 cytokines in itch and lesion development.
Correcting the Narrative: Dispelling Persistent Misconceptions About PN
Dr. Daniel Butler tackles prevalent misconceptions surrounding prurigo nodularis.
Beyond the Assumptions: Differentiating the Evidence on AD Pathomechanisms
Dr. David Cotter debunks prevalent misconceptions surrounding atopic dermatitis by providing essential insights into its pathophysiology.
The Patient's Path: Unraveling the Diagnosis and Burden of Bullous Pemphigoid
Follow Janet, a hypothetical patient, as she navigates the difficult journey of bullous pemphigoid, starting with symptom onset to diagnosis.
