Atopic dermatitis is an immune-mediated skin condition that causes relapsing, pruritic skin lesions. Flares of this disease are often treated with topical corticosteroids; however, the use of these drugs can cause unwanted side effects, such as cutaneous atrophy and impaired wound healing. To minimize these common side effects, severe forms of this disease have been treated with topical calcineurin inhibitors, which previously had no known long-term side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThyroid eye disease (TED) can cause disfigurement and vision loss, most commonly in patients with Graves' disease. These symptoms are related to orbital inflammation subsequently cause proptosis and limited eye movement. Traditionally, TED is treated with corticosteroids to decrease inflammation and surgery once the disease stabilizes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: Although the association between CGRP and migraine disease is well-known and studied, therapies can target other pathways to minimize migraine symptoms. It is important to understand the role of these medications as options for migraine treatment and the varied mechanisms by which symptoms can be addressed. In the present investigation, the role of non-CGRP antagonist/non-triptan options for migraine disease therapy is reviewed, including NSAIDs, ß-blockers, calcium channel blockers, antidepressants, and antiepileptics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is marked by symptoms such as inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can affect academic, social, and personal functioning in children and adolescents. This review summarizes clinical trials demonstrating the effectiveness of Alpha-2 agonists in reducing symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children with ADHD. Studies were identified through a systematic search of PubMed and Cochrane databases.
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