Perturbations in the skin microbiome of infantile and adult seborrheic dermatitis and new treatment options based on restoring a healthy skin microbiome.

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common, multifaceted skin condition, but its undefined etiology hampers the development of effective therapeutic strategies. In this review, we describe the intricate relationship between the skin microbiome and the pathogenesis of SD, focusing on the complex interplay between three major groups of organisms that can either induce inflammation (Malassezia spp., Staphylococcus aureus) or else promote healthy skin (Propionibacterium spp.

Efficacy of a Video Education Program Regarding Basic Skin Care in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Basic skin care education holds the potential to improve clinical outcomes in pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD). However, evidence is lacking on the efficacy of video education for patient guardians in Thailand to reduce AD disease severity.

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of a video education program for guardians of pediatric AD patients versus a control group by assessing the severity score of AD (SCORAD), transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and skin hydration (SH).

Unveiling the potential: Enhancing caregiver knowledge through video education to address topical corticosteroid concerns in children with eczematous dermatitis.

Background: Concerns about the use of topical corticosteroids (TCS) in pediatric eczematous dermatitis management often hinder effective treatment. Limited data exist regarding the prevalence of these concerns and the effectiveness of interventions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of TCS concerns among caregivers and determine the effectiveness of video education in mitigating these concerns.

Topical corticosteroid phobia in adolescents with eczema and caregivers of children and adolescents with eczema: A cross-sectional survey.

Steroid phobia is an increasing phenomenon that affects treatment adherence. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of steroid phobia among adolescents with eczema and the caregivers of children and adolescents with eczema by using questionnaires and TOPICOP© scale. The prevalence of steroid phobia is approximately 12% and 37% in the adolescent and caregiver groups, respectively.

First episode of preschool wheeze requiring hospitalization:a prospective study on the chance of recurrence and associated factors.

Background: Although wheezing is very common in preschoolers, epidemiologic studies in Thailand are quite limited. The likelihood of having a second wheezing episode following the first attack remains unclearly established.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the incidence of recurrent wheezing in preschool children presenting with first wheezing episode and identify the associated factors.