Thousands of New Viruses Found in Baby Diapers
The diaper analysis was the first step in a study that aims to identify causes of chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma, eczema, and allergies. The researchers were surprised by the sheer number of viruses that they found. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Georgia woman left bloody, bed-ridden and spoon-fed after extreme reaction to steroid cream
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT A Cartersville, Georgia woman suffers from Topical Steroid Withdrawal brought on by long-term use of a steroid cream for eczema, leaving her skin raw and bloody. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Online support improved eczema symptoms in children and young people
Access to a website which supports self-management of eczema led to less severe eczema symptoms. Research found that parents of children with eczema, and young people with the condition, both benefitted.
People with eczema can have dry, itchy, cracked and sore skin. This common long-term condition can have a substantial impact on quality of life. Parents or carers, and young people themselves, may struggle to avoid triggers for eczema, and can find treatments complicated. People with eczema say they receive insufficient or conflicting information.
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Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - April 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Enhanced' Eczema Treatment Cut Food Allergy Risk, but at What Cost?
(MedPage Today) -- Enhanced treatment of atopic dermatitis with topical corticosteroids significantly reduced hen's egg allergy compared with conventional reactive treatment in infants, but also resulted in adverse effects on growth, a randomized... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - March 29, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
From a new study, the risk of osteoarthritis was even higher among people who had both allergic asthma and eczema. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Individuals with a history of atopic disease, such as asthma and eczema (a.k.a. atopic dermatitis), are at significantly increased risk for developing osteoarthritis (OA), analysis of medical insurance claims indicated.
With... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - March 29, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- If you’re one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.
This is the main finding from a new study that examined the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mum shares ‘brilliant’ remedy that relieved son's life-long eczema within 20 minutes
The mum was led to desperation with her son's eczema when the miracle treatment fell into her lap. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Topical Delgocitinib Effective for Hand Eczema in Phase 3 Trial Topical Delgocitinib Effective for Hand Eczema in Phase 3 Trial
The phase 3 study evaluated delgocitinib, an investigational topical pan-JAK inhibitor that inhibits activation of the JAK-STAT pathway and targets key mediators of chronic hand eczema.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 28, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Air Pollution May Be Causing Your Eczema Air Pollution May Be Causing Your Eczema
' I think these authors are spot-on in recognizing the incidence of allergic conditions is increasing concurrently with how different pollutants are increasing in our environment, ' said Jessica Hui, MD.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - March 27, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Expert advice on how to tell the difference between dry skin and eczema
GP Dr Alexandra Phelan revealed the simplest way to tell the difference between dry skin and eczema. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Under-12s should not be prescribed bath emollients for eczema, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended that children under 12 should not be prescribed bath emollients for treatment of eczema and other skin conditions, in a draft new guideline published today. The updated guidance, out for consultation until 4 April, comes after NICE’s independent guideline committee considered new evidence from the randomised... Read moreThe post Under-12s should not be prescribed bath emollients for eczema, says NICE appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Dermatology Source Type: news
NICE advises against bath emollients for children with eczema
Emollient bath additives should not be offered for the management of atopic eczema in children under 12 years, according to updated draft NICE guidance. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - March 21, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
Bath oils used for eczema 'do NOT help': Watchdog tells NHS doctors to stop prescribing them
Emollient bath additives are 'not clinically or cost effective' in the treatment of eczema for children under-12, new NICE guidelines say. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Planning for a Pregnancy? Don't Let Eczema, Psoriasis Get in the Way
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 -- During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers some suggestions for pregnant women living with the common skin conditions... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
