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The purpose of this study is to investigate the differences in the quality of life of patients and caregivers who are treated by general pediatricians versus pediatric dermatologists for eczema (atopic dermatitis or AD).
Background: - Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin disorder. Patients sometimes have infections with S. aureus bacteria. Researchers want to study how eczema treatments affect the number and the type of bacteria on the skin. Objectives: - To study the effect of eczema treatments on skin bacteria. Eligibility: - Individuals between 2 and 25 years of age who have moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. - Healthy volunteers between 18 and 40 years of age with no history of eczema. Design: - Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. Research samples will be collected. Skin biopsies may also be performed. - All participants will be assigned to one of several study groups. - This study will last for up to 1 year. Healthy volunteers must not have taken antibiotics in the year before the start of the study. - All participants will have regular study visits during their 1-year participation. More research samples will be collected at these visits.
Kedrion Human Plasminogen, a sterile human plasma-derived plasminogen preparation for topical ocular use will be evaluated for the indication of treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis. KB046 will be an open-label, historically controlled clinical trial. At least 10 subjects with ligneous conjunctivitis, for approximately 20 eyes, will be treated and assessed. All subjects will receive the investigational medicinal product (IMP) for 12 to 48 weeks, with a possibility for extended treatment (Continuation segment)
The purpose of this study is to identify the genes responsible for certain scaling disorders and other inherited skin diseases and to learn about the medical problems they cause. In some cases, these may include problems affecting organs other than the skin, such as the eyes, teeth and bones. Patients with inherited skin disorders, including Darier's disease (keratosis follicularis), lamellar ichthyosis, epidermolysis bullosa, cystic acne, and others, and their relatives may be eligible for this study. Patients will have a medical history, physical examination with particular emphasis on the skin, and routine blood tests. Additional procedures for patients and unaffected relatives may include: 1. Blood sample collection 2. Dental exam with X-ray of the jaw 3. Eye examination 4. X-rays of the skull, ribs, chest, hands, feet, spine, arms, or legs 5. Bone density scan 6. Photographs of the skin 7. Skin biopsies (removal of a small tissue sample under local anesthetic) 8. Buccal sample (gentle brushing inside the cheek to collect a cell sample) for gene studies Patients who request the results of their gene testing will be provided this information.