A 16-week Mediterranean diet plus algae-derived omega-3 supplementation significantly increased EPA/DHA levels and reduced acne severity in patients. Most showed clinical and quality-of-life improvements without adverse effects.
A recent study has highlighted a significant association between early-onset atopic dermatitis and an increased risk of pediatric uveitis. Children with severe AD showed the highest risk, and the link persisted even after excluding autoimmune conditions or dupilumab use.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is increasingly recognized in pediatric populations, though data remain limited. In a multicenter review of patients <18 years of age, mean onset was at 12.9 years, with prepubertal onset in some cases. Obesity and family history emerged as potential risk factors.
A study in psoriasis patients starting their first biologic found that lower body mass index (BMI), fewer comorbidities, and family history of psoriasis predicted super-response, while higher BMI, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and more severe disease predicted biologic refractoriness. Super-responders had better treatment persistence, whereas refractory patients showed poorer persistence.
