Health
A doctor's reassurance speeds healing from an allergic reaction
To feel better faster, a dose of reassurance might be just what the doctor ordered.
Sep 4, 2018
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New findings suggest allergic responses may protect against skin cancer
The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings.
Jul 17, 2018
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Protein active in life-threatening allergic reactions is a promising target for therapy
Prospects for inhibiting the most dangerous symptoms of allergic reactions may be brighter with the publication of a new study that identifies a possible target for drug therapies. Research conducted at Cincinnati Children's ...
Feb 22, 2018
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Treating eczema could also alleviate asthma
Scientists from VIB-UGent have discovered insights for a possible new therapy for eczema that also reduces the severity of asthma. The findings are an important next step in understanding the relationship between the two ...
Jan 19, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Home remedies: Don't scratch swimmer's itch
Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash that can occur after you go swimming or wading outdoors. Also known as cercarial dermatitis, swimmer's itch is most common in freshwater lakes and ponds, but it occasionally occurs in salt ...
Jul 12, 2017
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Don't believe everything you read on skin-care product labels
(HealthDay)— Some terms on skin-care product labels may mislead consumers, so people can't always rely on what they read on the package, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Mar 3, 2017
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Avoiding and treating for contact with poisonous plants
Poisonous plants cause the most common allergic reactions to the skin, affecting as many as 50 million Americans each year, according to the American Skin Association. University of Alabama at Birmingham associate professor ...
Jun 29, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What you need to know when your child gets a rash
(HealthDay)—When children develop a rash, parents might think it's simply due to a skin irritation. But viruses are also a common cause of rashes in children, an expert says.
Nov 6, 2015
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Immunology
Food in skincare products linked to development of allergies
Firstly goat milk and now oats have been revealed as allergenic ingredients in skin care products in a latest study by Monash University allergy researchers.
Sep 18, 2015
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