Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why people experience seasonal skin changes
A new British Journal of Dermatology study provides information that may help explain why many people experience eczema and dry skin in the winter.
Mar 7, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Atopic eczema tied to higher risk for dementia in older adults
Atopic eczema is associated with a small but increased risk for incident dementia, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Aug 9, 2022
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Immunology
Skin defences point to eczema therapies
The body's own natural defences could be harnessed in a potential therapy for a common skin condition, research suggests.
Oct 4, 2016
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Inflammatory disorders
Q and A: Childhood eczema
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old son has a new rash on his arms and back. His doctor said it looks like eczema. He is itching nonstop and that creates red, raw skin. It seems to be worse while he's lying in bed. No one in ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Medications
New options for treating eczema
Patients with severe eczema who were treated with the drug dupilumab experienced a reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life, according to a meta-analysis of several clinical trials published in JAMA Dermatology.
Mar 2, 2023
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Immunology
How to protect your baby against eczema
(HealthDay)—Using a rich moisturizer, even an inexpensive one like petroleum jelly, is one part of keeping eczema under control. Now researchers have found that this skin care step can keep many newborns at risk for the ...
Aug 22, 2019
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Immunology
Atopic eczema linked to increase fracture risk in adults
Involving the health records of three million adults in the UK, the study, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, is the largest to date examining the relationship between atopic eczema and fractures, and ...
Nov 21, 2019
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Immunology
Your severe eczema may best be treated by allergy shots
If you've suffered with severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) for a long time and have tried what you think is every available option for relief, you may want to consider allergy shots. A medically-challenging case being presented ...
Nov 16, 2018
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Immunology
The significance of cleanliness and personal hygiene in the pathogenesis of allergies
A new study carried out by LMU researchers has found no evidence for the notion that an overemphasis on personal and household hygiene stimulates the development of childhood allergies and asthma. The finding is based on ...
Mar 26, 2015
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Health
Are your hands just dry, or is it eczema?
Sometimes that irritated skin on your hands is more than simple dryness.
Oct 3, 2022
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