#pediatric-medicine

All articles tagged with "pediatric-medicine"

Dupilumab Restores Skin Barrier in Children With Eczema

A new study shows dupilumab significantly restores skin barrier function in children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, improving both visible lesions and clinically unaffected skin.

Key Takeaways

Dupilumab restores skin barrier function at both eczema lesions and clinically normal skin
Drug blocks IL-4 and IL-13 inflammatory signals that impair barrier construction

DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com

Early Biologic Therapy Sharply Cuts Asthma Attacks in Kids

New real-world data shows biologic therapies dramatically reduce severe asthma exacerbations in children, with the strongest benefits seen when treatment begins earlier in life.

Key Takeaways

Children starting biologics at younger ages showed the greatest reduction in severe asthma attacks
Real-world data fills critical evidence gap that clinical trials alone could not address

DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com