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Christopher Award Winners Find Inspiration Around the Globe and Throughout History Apr 9, 2010
Eczema Association Award Winner Offers Advice on Eczema. We have reviewed over 1000 business opportunities and marketing gurus. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blame dogs, not cats, for kids asthma Apr 8, 2010
The findings are based on 380 children who were at increased asthma risk because at least one first-degree relative (meaning a parent, sibling or child) had the lung disease or two or more first-degree relatives had other allergies, such as eczema or hay fever. The children's mothers were recruited for the study during pregnancy, and researchers measured the levels of three allergens cat, dog and dust mite in the families' homes, periodically over the child's first year of life and again... (MSNBC -- Health)
Fight back ifallergies attack Apr 7, 2010
Through your skinThe winter complexion you probably attribute to cold, dry air could actually be atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. It causes red, itchy skin and is triggered by unknown allergens. (MSNBC -- Health)
Intertrigo: The Inflammation of App... Apr 7, 2010
Many diseases, including eczema can cause intertrigo in the perianal region ... Eczema, in IADVL Textbook of Dermatology, 3rd Ed, 2008. (Suite101.com)
Health Reform Burns Tanning Businesses Apr 4, 2010
UVA and UVB lights can be used to treat eczema. Opponents say tanning and exposure to UVA and UVB rays dramatically increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including the often deadly form called melanoma. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Study Doubts Breastfeeding Benefit for Eczema Mar 30, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breastfeeding is often advocated as a way to help prevent allergies in babies at high risk, but a new study finds that infants breastfed for longer periods may actually be more likely to develop the allergic skin condition eczema ... Researchers found that among those who were breastfed exclusively for more than six months, 55 percent developed eczema by age 2 ... Exactly why breastfeeding had different associations with eczema and wheezing is not certain. (MEDLINEplus)
Our microbes, ourselves Mar 28, 2010
Imbalances in bacterial communities are involved in conditions like eczema, psoriasis, gum disease, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and possibly even autism. And a growing body of evidence shows that bacteria play a role in obesity. (Boston Globe)
Allergiesmysteriously on the rise in U.S. Mar 27, 2010
"Whereas before people were told you just have dry skin or a rash, now they're told, you have eczema," she said. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tanning Salon Owners Concerned About New Tax Mar 24, 2010
Customers tell me theyre here for eczema, arthritis, psoriasis, acne or season affective disorder, so it definitely benefits people, she said. As far as tanners are concerned, they said they dont think the added tax or the health risks will keep them from the tanning beds. (7 KETV Omaha)
Botox in Baghdad? Iraqis go for a little nip, tuck Mar 23, 2010
Novartis AG and Astellas Pharma eczema drugs may need their warning labels expanded after dozens of new reported cases of cancer and infection in children, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents released on Thursday. A desperate quest for a prosthetic limb for 4-year-old Schneily has taken his family on a long journey to a rural hospital providing free prosthetics for quake victims. (MSNBC -- Health)
Allergens and Toxins in Laundry Det... Mar 22, 2010
Allergic skin reactions such as eczema can also be caused when these compounds are exposed to the skin. Foaming and Water Softening Agents in Laundry Detergents Damage Ecosystems. (Suite101.com)
* Jordan eyeing big share of Dead Sea cosmetics market Mar 21, 2010
Many studies have shown that Dead Sea minerals including potassium, magnesium, silicon, sodium and calcium are effective in treating and preventing illnesses like psoriasis, eczema and acne, Qutaishat said. Landlocked between Jordan, Israel and the occupied West Bank, the Dead Sea is the worlds lowest and saltiest body of water. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Eczema drugs may need tougher warning Mar 19, 2010
Tougher warning for eczema drugs ... WASHINGTON - Novartis AG and Astellas Pharma eczema drugs may need their warning labels expanded after dozens of new reported cases of cancer and infection in children, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents released on Thursday ... Novartis AG and Astellas Pharma eczema drugs may need their warning labels expanded after dozens of new reported cases of cancer and infection in children, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in... (MSNBC -- Health)
Dry Skin? Eczema? Nappy Rash? Mar 17, 2010
Ketura Ellison from Ketura's Honey and Honeycomb tells of an ancient recipe used for healing and preventing nappy rash, eczema and dry skin. How did you come about discovering this recipe. (Suite101.com)
Skin Diseases: Higher Health Risks? Mar 16, 2010
Bath, beauty, skin products and household cleaners present a higher health hazard and risk for people with eczema, psoriasis and other serious skin conditions. The National Institutes of Health documented in 2003 that there are over fifteen million people who suffer from symptoms of eczema ... Eczema is characterized by red, itchy areas that might flake or even harden; the skin is usually broken from scratching and may bleed or ooze. (Suite101.com)
Get glowing skin, thick hair! Mar 14, 2010
Eczema sufferers can benefit a great deal from a daily intake. Fish: Oily fish such as sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids that reduce skin inflammation and keep it moisturised. (India Times, India)
Effective Ways of Treating a Diaper... Mar 12, 2010
Atopic Dermatitis is characterized by a rash with an itch ... This type of rash is one of the possible secondary infections that may result from an aggravated Chafing or Atopic Dermatitis. (Suite101.com)
Curcumin Has Potential for Treating... Mar 9, 2010
Turmeric powder can also be made into a paste that is applied to the skin to help heal eczema or wounds. Other common uses for turmeric, which has a distinctive yellow color, include dying fabrics, and is used in making curry powder, mustard, or cheese. (Suite101.com)
How Nanosized Particles May Affect Skin Care Products Mar 8, 2010
"Nanotechnology holds promise for new non-invasive treatment methods, particularly for challenging dermatologic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis and ichthyosis," said Dr. Nasir. Nanotechnology: More Consumer Information Needed. (Science Daily)
NIAID media availability: Food allergy-related disorder linked to master allergy gene Mar 8, 2010
It has already been described as a master switch that may turn on other allergic diseases, such as asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Future research is needed to determine if these findings might lead to a genetic test for TSLP and whether drugs that block the production or function of TSLP might be useful in treating EoE.. (EurekAlert!)
Gene site found for children's food allergy Mar 8, 2010
In addition, TSLP has been previously linked to allergic inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and the skin inflammation, atopic dermatitis. "This gene is a plausible candidate because of its biological role in allergic inflammation," said study leader Hakon Hakonarson, M.D., Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Breaching the Barrier: Too Much of the Protein ELA2 Impairs Skin Barrier Function Mar 6, 2010
5, 2006) A new study shows how psychological stress induces abnormalities in skin structure and function that could initiate or worsen skin disorders such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The study. (Science Daily)
Study: Baths with Bleach Help Kids' Eczema Mar 5, 2010
When treating children for chronic eczema, pediatricians may want to look in the laundry room, according to a new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics. The study reports that adding a small amount of household bleach to a child's bathwater can dramatically reduce the itching, rashes and discomfort caused by eczema ... The theory is that the antimicrobial properties of bleach help relieve symptoms of eczema not by acting directly on that skin condition, but by improving children's... (Time.com)
Three Weeds to Keep Mar 4, 2010
It has been used to treat skin conditions such as wounds, ulcers, eczema and psoriasis, and also more serious diseases such as cancer. Consumed as a tea or infusion, it has been used to treat tonsillitis, hepatitis, cystitis, liver, and bladder infections. (Suite101.com)
'Stepping Up' Asthma Treatment in Children Leads to Improvement Mar 4, 2010
Bacharier says three factors increase the chance that one drug will work better than the others: The Asthma Control Test score, eczema and ethnicity ... Second, patients who also had eczema, an allergic skin disorder that causes scaly and itchy rashes, did well on any of the three treatments ... But patients who did not have eczema did better on the LABA.. (Science Daily)
Causes of Atopic Eczema Feb 27, 2010
Eczema is a common skin condition that occurs in children as young as six months and is linked to asthma and allergies ... Like other allergy related conditions eczema is becoming increasingly prevalent particularly in children ... There are different types of this skin condition and the most common is atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis. (Suite101.com)
Offering new solutions Feb 25, 2010
When it comes to laundry detergent, there are options that are six times more concentrated than what are available at most major stores without the use of other cleaning products that cause eczema and allergies. . (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Health Tip: Avoid Triggers for Eczema Feb 24, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- The skin condition eczema, characterized by an itchy red rash, may be caused by a host of allergens or irritants. The Nemours Foundation offers this list of common triggers for eczema. (MEDLINEplus)
Startling New Childhood Asthma Data Feb 24, 2010
(July 7, 2008) More aggressive treatment of childhood eczema may be an important step in preventing asthma, says a new Australian. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Mom's Diet May Alter Infant's Allergies Feb 23, 2010
Greater intake of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit, and veggies and fruits high in beta carotene (generally those colored red and orange) may lessen the risk of having a baby with eczema (itchy, dry, red patched skin), Dr. Yoshihiro Miyake at Fukuoka University and colleagues found ... In the current study, Miyake's team evaluated vegetable and fruit intake during pregnancy of 763 women and their offspring's early-age eczema or allergic wheeze ... The team found that 21 percent of the... (MEDLINEplus)
Certain Pain Medications Do Not Appear to Be Associated With Skin Cancer Risk Feb 17, 2010
Dermatologists developed a new kind of T-shirt fabric, called Derma Smart, that relieves the itch from dry skin diseases like eczema. The fabric is. (Science Daily)
Super-foods or Super Myths? Feb 13, 2010
Other than helping cure ulcers and skin disorders, such as eczema and scurvy, it also acts as a detoxifier which helps protect the body against colds, flu, depression and illnesses related to the nervous system. Alzheimer s Disease is just one of these. (Suite101.com)
Eczema in Early Childhood May Influence Mental Health Later Feb 11, 2010
10, 2010) Eczema in early childhood may influence behavior and mental health later in life ... nchen, discovered that children who suffered from eczema during the first two years of life were more likely to demonstrate psychological abnormalities, in particular emotional problems, at age ten years than children of the same age who had not suffered from the disease ... "This indicates that eczema can precede and lead to behavioral and psychological problems in children," Dr. Heinrich explained. (Science Daily)
Refuge on the mat Feb 11, 2010
His coach fearing it was ringworm kept him out of action until they definitively diagnosed it as eczema ... Unlike eczema, ringworm is a highly communicable skin disease caused by a fungus that has sidelined entire wrestling teams. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Dangers of Older Allergy Drugs Often Underestimated and Overlooked Feb 10, 2010
Antihistamines are most frequently used drugs for treating seasonal and chronic allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, urticaria, atopic dermatitis. More than 30% of the EU and US population are potential users, safety is thus paramount. (Science Daily)
New Insights Into Allergy-Related Disorders in Children Feb 1, 2010
"If you think about something like moderate atopic eczema, which can involve quite a few doctor's visits, and a lot of work on the part of parents, it is quite a big deal," she says ... The allergy-related disorders that were studied were eczema, asthma, asthma-like symptoms and hay fever ... New research tracking the number of cases of childhood eczema across the globe has revealed big. (Science Daily)
Arthritis: Environmental Exposure to Hairspray, Lipstick, Pollution, Can Trigger Autoimmune Diseases Jan 28, 2010
27, 2010) The links between autoimmune diseases, infections, genetics and the environment are complex and mysterious. Why are people who live near airports more susceptible to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. (Science Daily)
Switch Turns on Allergic Disease in People Jan 23, 2010
The signaling molecule, called thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), is key to the development of allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and food allergy ... 31, 2008) Researchers have identified a role for the protein IL-21R in a mouse model of atopic dermatitis, a common allergic inflammatory skin disease often known as. (Science Daily)
How to Prevent Obesity in Babies Jan 19, 2010
It is important not to feed a baby solid food too quickly, as this may cause food allergies, eczema or other problems later. All babies should ideally be fed nothing but breast milk for at least the first 4 months of life. (Suite101.com)
Eating for Health and Beauty Jan 18, 2010
It is anti-inflammatory (a great antidote to skin challenges such as acne, abscesses, rashes, eczema and psoriasis), stimulates digestive juices and increases kidney function. 3. (Suite101.com)
PhotoMedex to market lesions treatment Jan 12, 2010
PhotoMedex develops proprietary excimer laser and fiber optic systems for the treatment of skin disorders including psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma. PhotoMedex also develops and markets products based on DNA repair for skin health, hair care and wound care. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Food allergy sufferers find socializing tricky Jan 10, 2010
Reactions include breaking out in hives, eczema, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating and gas. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, food allergies cause 30,000 cases of anaphylaxis, 2,000 hospitalizations and 150 deaths each year. (USA Today -- News)
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma? Jan 10, 2010
Some are superficial and can resemble the skin lesions of eczema or. A particular variety known as morphoic has an irregular outline. (Suite101.com)
Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. Jan 10, 2010
There was also an increase in the rates of parent-reported skin allergy (eczema) during the same time period ... "If small children have symptoms when they eat a particular food, have that child checked out, particularly if they have co-occurring conditions like asthma and eczema.". (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Managing Eczema Jan 10, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Eczema is a condition that results in red, itchy and scaly patches of skin -- often on the scalp, forehead, face or extremities. The American Academy of Dermatology offers these suggestions help manage the uncomfortable symptoms of eczema. (MEDLINEplus)