Neuroscience

Serotonin receptor is involved in eczema and other itch conditions

Dermatologists have long known that available treatments for chronic itch, including eczema, are simply not up to scratch. But scientists have now discovered a new gene that promotes itch, suggesting a way forward for powerful ...

Medical research

Staph infections and eczema: What's the connection?

For the millions of people suffering from the intensely red, horribly itchy skin condition known as eczema, the only thing more maddening than their disease is the lack of understanding of what causes it, or makes it flare ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Human breast milk effective for atopic dermatitis in infants

(HealthDay)—Topical application of human breast milk (HBM) is effective for infants with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, according to a study published in the August issue of the International Journal of Dermatology.

Immunology

Eczema can take a toll on adults

(HealthDay)—The itchy, rashy skin condition eczema sometimes takes a heavier toll on adults than children, an expert says.

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