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Robert Koch Institute publishes new data on allergies, mental health problems, and accident injuries

The Robert Koch Institute has published new data from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents on allergies, mental health problems and accident injuries.

19 Sep 2018

Paracetamol use in infancy may increase risk of developing asthma by the age of 18

Children who take paracetamol during their first two years of life may be at a higher risk of developing asthma by the age of 18, especially if they have a particular genetic makeup, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress today.

17 Sep 2018

New article shines light on shared decision-making between allergists and patients

If you and your doctor chat for a few minutes about treatment options for your allergy symptoms, is that considered shared decision-making (SDM)? It is not, according to a new article published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

7 Sep 2018

Bee venom may be effective treatment for eczema

Bee venom and its major component, melittin, may be effective treatments for atopic dermatitis (or eczema), according to a British Journal of Pharmacology study.

6 Sep 2018

Good skin care practices can help teens to battle stubborn acne

Being a teenager can be tough. Teens must manage high school and the pressures of adolescence while at the same time battling stubborn acne.

6 Sep 2018

Changes in TRPV3 genes may have helped mammoths withstand lower temperatures

Columbia University biomedical researchers have captured close-up views of TRPV3, a skin-cell ion channel that plays important roles in sensing temperature, itch, and pain.

25 Aug 2018

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Nasal polyps - soft, grape-like outgrowths that can appear in the nasal passages and sinuses - can be chronic and relentless. Although noncancerous, these outgrowths can grow large enough to block the nose and sinuses, leading to discomfort, breathing problems and infections.

22 Aug 2018

Dermatologist explains whether dietary changes could impact skin health

They say you are what you eat, but it's not quite that simple when it comes to healthy skin.

27 Jul 2018

People with skin of color experience a variety of skin conditions

Although skin disease can affect anyone, it may not affect everyone in the same way -; and this is especially true for patients with skin of color.

26 Jul 2018

Cancer patients receiving anti-PD-1 therapies may experience delayed skin reactions

Cancer patients receiving anti-PD-1 therapies who develop lesions, eczema, psoriasis, or other forms of auto-immune diseases affecting the skin may experience those adverse reactions on a delay – sometimes even after treatment has concluded.

19 Jul 2018

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

If you've never suffered from eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, you probably aren't aware of the negative impact it can have on quality of life.

16 Jul 2018

New analysis reveals link between fast food consumption and increased risk of allergic diseases

A new Respirology review and analysis of published studies reveals a link between fast food consumption and an increased likelihood of having asthma, wheeze, and several other allergic diseases such as pollen fever, eczema, and rhino-conjunctivitis.

5 Jul 2018

Research sheds light on pathways involved in transmitting itch sensations from skin to brain

Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed a particular neuropeptide associated with transmitting itch signals in mice with atopic dermatitis.

14 Jun 2018

Eczema drug alleviates asthma symptoms and improves lung function

Two new studies of patients with difficult-to-control asthma show that the eczema drug dupilumab alleviates asthma symptoms and improves patients' ability to breathe better than standard therapies.

22 May 2018

Ozone exposure at birth linked to increased risk of developing asthma in childhood

A long-term study of the health of Canadian children has found that exposure to ozone (O3), a common air pollutant, at birth was associated with an 82 percent increased risk of developing asthma by age three.

21 May 2018

Study shows potential of using electronic health records for more complete clinical trial results

The study entitled "Long term extension of a randomized controlled trial of probiotics using electronic health records" led by researchers in the Swansea University Medical School and the College of Human and Health Sciences, was published in Scientific Reports.

16 May 2018

New test developed for accurate and safe diagnosis of peanut allergies

Researchers from the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences and the Medical Research Council have developed a new test to diagnose peanut allergy.

14 May 2018

Clinical trial tests natural treatment to provide long-term solution for chronic eczema

Eczema is the most common skin disease worldwide. People suffering from it often deal with a lifetime of painful symptoms. A new clinical trial is testing a natural treatment that researchers hope will provide a long-term solution for those dealing with the dry, itchy and painful skin that comes with chronic eczema.

30 Apr 2018

Acid-suppressing medicines and antibiotics in infancy linked to later allergic disease risk

The use of acid-suppressing medications or antibiotics in the first 6 months of infancy was associated with an increased risk for the subsequent development of allergic diseases in childhood.

2 Apr 2018

Many parents still hesitate to try early peanut introduction, survey finds

In January 2017 guidelines were released urging parents to begin early introduction of peanut-containing foods to reduce the risk of peanut allergy. A new study shows those who are aware of the guidelines are still hesitant to put them into place and not everyone has heard of them.

20 Mar 2018

Eczema News and Research

Latest Eczema News and Research

Robert Koch Institute publishes new data on allergies, mental health problems, and accident injuries

Paracetamol use in infancy may increase risk of developing asthma by the age of 18

New article shines light on shared decision-making between allergists and patients

Bee venom may be effective treatment for eczema

Good skin care practices can help teens to battle stubborn acne

Changes in TRPV3 genes may have helped mammoths withstand lower temperatures

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Dermatologist explains whether dietary changes could impact skin health

People with skin of color experience a variety of skin conditions

Cancer patients receiving anti-PD-1 therapies may experience delayed skin reactions

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

New analysis reveals link between fast food consumption and increased risk of allergic diseases

Research sheds light on pathways involved in transmitting itch sensations from skin to brain

Eczema drug alleviates asthma symptoms and improves lung function

Ozone exposure at birth linked to increased risk of developing asthma in childhood

Study shows potential of using electronic health records for more complete clinical trial results

New test developed for accurate and safe diagnosis of peanut allergies

Clinical trial tests natural treatment to provide long-term solution for chronic eczema

Acid-suppressing medicines and antibiotics in infancy linked to later allergic disease risk

Many parents still hesitate to try early peanut introduction, survey finds

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