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Skin patch may be useful in treating children with milk-induced EoE

A new study from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds that a skin patch may be useful in treating children with a painful, chronic condition called eosinophilic esophagitis triggered by milk.

23 May 2019

Nanoparticles present in many food items affect gut microbiota, study shows

University of Sydney research provides new evidence that nanoparticles, which are present in many food items, may have a substantial and harmful influence on human health.

13 May 2019

Taking vitamin D and E during pregnancy may 'reduce likelihood' of asthma

Researchers have discovered that high levels of vitamin D and E during pregnancy may reduce the risk of asthma in children.

7 May 2019

CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

A new immunodeficiency disease caused by a novel genetic mutation has been identified by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus providing unique insights into cell biology.

6 May 2019

Women pay more for over-the-counter facial moisturizing products, MGH study finds

Over-the-counter facial moisturizers are a widely-used and commonly recommended skin care product, but a new study from dermatologists at Massachusetts General Hospital finds that, when it comes to price, men's and women's products are not considered equal.

29 Apr 2019

Study examines differences in genetic risk factors for childhood-onset and adult-onset asthma

Asthma, a common respiratory disease that causes wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, is the most prevalent chronic respiratory disease worldwide.

27 Apr 2019

Newly identified skin-gut communication helps illuminate link between food allergy and eczema

Scratching the skin triggers a series of immune responses culminating in an increased number of activated mast cells--immune cells involved in allergic reactions--in the small intestine, according to research conducted in mice.

24 Apr 2019

Extracts of ginkgo seeds show antibacterial activity on pathogens that cause skin infections

Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a study at Emory University finds.

19 Apr 2019

Exemptions surge as parents and doctors do ‘Hail Mary’ around vaccine laws

At two public charter schools in the Sonoma wine country town of Sebastopol, more than half the kindergartners received medical exemptions from state-required vaccines last school year.

5 Apr 2019

New drugs on PBS for Parkinson's, MND and Cutaneous T cell lymphoma

Under Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), soon many of the rare diseases and their treatments are set to become cheaper.

21 Mar 2019

Skin diseases may be more prevalent than previously thought

Skin diseases are ranked as the fourth most common cause of human illness, but many affected people do not consult a physician. A new Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology study estimates the prevalence of skin diseases outside the typical medical setting.

20 Mar 2019

Study suggests potential new approach to treat atopic dermatitis

How does the immune system respond to fungi on our skin? Researchers at the University of Zurich have demonstrated that the same immune cells that protect us against skin fungi also encourage the inflammatory symptoms of atopic dermatitis. An antibody therapy could alleviate this chronic inflammatory skin disease.

18 Mar 2019

Absence of crucial protein may lead to rapid, severe bone loss

The absence of a protein critical to the control of inflammation may lead to rapid and severe bone loss, according to a new University at Buffalo study.

12 Mar 2019

Researchers map molecules and functions of skin from tissue samples

The skin constitutes the barrier between the body and the outside world. The skin serves various purposes and it protects the body from external impact such as heat, cold, radiation or bacteria while maintaining a stable environment inside the body.

26 Feb 2019

Commonly-used emollients can pose significant fire risk, research shows

New research carried out by forensic scientists at Anglia Ruskin University has shown that commonly-used emollients can pose a significant fire risk once they have dried on fabric such as clothing and bedding.

4 Feb 2019

Asthma, eczema are not barriers to active lifestyle in teenagers

A fresh look by the University of Bristol at how teenagers are affected by their asthma, eczema or obesity has some reassuring findings published in BMJ Open today.

22 Jan 2019

Researchers identify comprehensive guidelines for managing severe atopic dermatitis

A team of investigators from the University of Colorado College of Nursing at CU Anschutz Medical Campus and National Jewish Health has identified comprehensive guidelines for managing severe atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema.

16 Jan 2019

Study uncovers how skin ages, loses fat and immunity

Dermal fibroblasts are specialized cells deep in the skin that generate connective tissue and help the skin recover from injury. Some fibroblasts have the ability to convert into fat cells that reside under the dermis, giving the skin a plump, youthful look and producing a peptide that plays a critical role in fighting infections.

27 Dec 2018

Yale researchers use arthritis medication to treat patient with disfiguring sarcoidosis

An all-Yale team of researchers successfully treated a patient with disfiguring sarcoidosis, a chronic disease that can affect multiple organs, with a drug approved for rheumatoid arthritis.

26 Dec 2018

Having pets early in life reduces risk of allergies

A new study has dispelled fears of many parents with babies about having dogs and cats as pets. The study shows that having dogs or cats as pets for the first few years of life can reduce the rates of allergies. The results of their study was published in the latest issue of the journal PLOS One.

20 Dec 2018

Eczema News and Research

Latest Eczema News and Research

Skin patch may be useful in treating children with milk-induced EoE

Nanoparticles present in many food items affect gut microbiota, study shows

Taking vitamin D and E during pregnancy may 'reduce likelihood' of asthma

CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

Women pay more for over-the-counter facial moisturizing products, MGH study finds

Study examines differences in genetic risk factors for childhood-onset and adult-onset asthma

Newly identified skin-gut communication helps illuminate link between food allergy and eczema

Extracts of ginkgo seeds show antibacterial activity on pathogens that cause skin infections

Exemptions surge as parents and doctors do ‘Hail Mary’ around vaccine laws

New drugs on PBS for Parkinson's, MND and Cutaneous T cell lymphoma

Skin diseases may be more prevalent than previously thought

Study suggests potential new approach to treat atopic dermatitis

Absence of crucial protein may lead to rapid, severe bone loss

Researchers map molecules and functions of skin from tissue samples

Commonly-used emollients can pose significant fire risk, research shows

Asthma, eczema are not barriers to active lifestyle in teenagers

Researchers identify comprehensive guidelines for managing severe atopic dermatitis

Study uncovers how skin ages, loses fat and immunity

Yale researchers use arthritis medication to treat patient with disfiguring sarcoidosis

Having pets early in life reduces risk of allergies

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