Allergists less likely to check Black children for eczema
Doctors have dubbed kids' progression from eczema to asthma the "atopic march," and they know more about how it affects white children than their Black counterparts.
Feb 14, 2023
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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: News and Research on Dermatitis, Atopic
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Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis
Genetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in the Annals of Dermatology.
Feb 9, 2023
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Worldwide prevalence rates and trends of eczema in youth
New research published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy indicates that the burden related to eczema in young individuals is substantial in most countries. A median of 6% of both children and adolescents experience some ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Is lanolin an allergen?
Lanolin, an emollient and moisturizer, has been called a paradoxical allergen. The potential for lanolin to cause contact allergy in humans has been well documented in the literature, and the phenomenon of lanolin allergenicity ...
Jan 30, 2023
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CDC reports on prevalence of seasonal and food allergies, eczema
In two January data briefs published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics, data are presented regarding the prevalence of seasonal allergy, eczema, and food allergy ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Winter wonderland? Not for your skin
Winter is no friend to the body's delicate skin, but an expert offers three key tips: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
Jan 23, 2023
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Cold weather brings irritated skin—here's how to treat eczema and other skin conditions and when to see a doctor
In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin.
Jan 19, 2023
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Scientists test new way to treat eczema
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have developed a new investigational drug that can block inflammatory signaling in a preclinical model of atopic dermatitis—eczema.
Jan 12, 2023
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Experts tackle racial disparities affecting people with allergic conditions
In February 2022, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) convened experts in atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergy to examine the issue of racial disparities affecting people with these conditions.
Jan 11, 2023
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Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease
Elementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue of Pediatrics International.
Jan 10, 2023
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