Monthly jab could banish agonising eczema in four out of five patients, with doctors 'excited' at trial results
Studies show four out of five people with eczema who take lebrikizumab will see their painful and itchy red rashes all-but disappear. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How and When to Escalate Treatment for Eczema
(MedPage Today) -- MedPage Today brought together three expert leaders for a virtual roundtable discussion on atopic dermatitis: Moderator Peter Lio, MD, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, is joined by Linda Stein... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - November 27, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Picture quiz: Toenail presentations
The Nursing in Practice ‘picture quizzes’ aim to test your knowledge through photo presentations of symptoms. Work your way through them to understand the key clinical problems faced by patients, and how to correctly identify them. Press ‘start’ below to begin the quiz.
A 45-year-old woman is concerned about this black line that has appeared under her big toenail. Can you reassure her about the cause?
Fungal nail infection
Melanoma
Subungual haematoma
Ingrowing toenail
A 23-year-old woman wants to know what you are going to do about her ‘manky toenail’ as it is summer and she feels she ...
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mollie Fraser-Andrews Tags: Dermatology Quiz toenail Source Type: news
Flagship-backed startup Evelo, behind failed eczema drug, to dissolve
The Cambridge biotech that held two rounds of layoffs earlier this year is shutting down for good. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - November 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Rowan Walrath Source Type: news
Harvard study may have finally solved mystery of what causes persistent itching - and one in THREE Americans have it
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered that itchiness in conditions like eczema could be due to a form of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, which is carried by one in three Americans. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists raise hopes of cure for eczema itchiness with study of skin bacteria
Researchers say they have discovered a common type of bacteria can trigger irritationWhether it ’s a tickle of the nose, or an irritation in one’s hair, itches can be excruciating. Now scientists say they have found a common type of skin bacteria can trigger the sensation.Crucially, as such bacteria are commonly found on the skin of patients with eczema – or atopic dermatitis – the work helps explain why such conditions can be accompanied by the urge to scratch.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 22, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Eczema Society Health US news Medical research Science Source Type: news
Bristol primary health care professor awarded NIHR award
A University of Bristol professor of primary care and GP is one of six researchers to have been awarded a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Professorship. Professor Matthew Ridd, from Bristol ’ s Centre for Academic Primary Care, will carry out research to treat eczema in children and identify and address children ’ s food allergies. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards, Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
The Landscape of New Treatments for Eczema
(MedPage Today) -- MedPage Today brought together three expert leaders for a virtual roundtable discussion on atopic dermatitis: Moderator Peter A. Lio, MD, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, is joined by Linda F... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - November 17, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Seven simple tips to tackle eczema flare-ups this winter from skin-care experts
Winter and cold weather can exacerbate the symptoms of eczema and lead to uncomfortable flare-ups and skin irritation. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eczema Takes Big Toll on Mental Health, Survey Finds
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 -- Eczema can be a burden on the mind as well the body, a new survey shows.People with eczema are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, and it worsens when additional allergic symptoms occur, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Atopic dermatitis triggers and treatment
Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is a widespread skin condition known for causing dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It affects 15% to 20% of children and 8% to 10% of adults. The discomfort it brings can disrupt a person's everyday life if not treated. Dr. Dawn Davis, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic and co-chair of the American Academy of Dermatology Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines Committee, is an author of the newly released and… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 8, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
When I wake up, I find bloody spots on my bedsheets... it's not bed bugs it's my SKIN: My daily battle with eczema - the condition that can never be cured
When I wake up and find bloody spots on my sheets, I have a short moment of panic that bed bugs may have gotten to me. After a thorough inspection, I can breathe. It's just my eczema. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lymphoid Reaction Observed in Eczema Patients Receiving Dupilumab
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 -- For adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving dupilumab treatment, a reversible lymphoid reaction (LR) has been observed, which mimics cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), according to a study published online Oct. 18 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Research Paper of the Year award for Bristol-led childhood eczema study
University of Bristol-led research comparing the effectiveness and safety of different types of moisturiser for childhood eczema has won the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year (RPY) Award 2022. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School Source Type: news
Lab Notes: Incyte taps Mandy Moore to promote eczema awareness
This week's roundup of life sciences news from across the Philadelphia region includes updates from Incyte, FloBio, Astarte Medical, Spark Therapeutics and more. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - October 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: John George Source Type: news
