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Researchers discover why people with asthma have lower brain tumor risk

There's not much good that can be said about asthma, a breathing disease in which the airways become narrowed and inflamed.

11 Dec 2021

Study identifies several proteins that protect against disease development

Inflammatory processes are associated with a large range of human diseases, including rheumatic diseases and allergies. Protein biomarkers are measurable molecules that can have a prognostic value in patients, be used to diagnose disease, or indicate severity of disease.

8 Dec 2021

International guidelines may lead to over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in children

International guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of Bristol-led research published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy today [8 December].

7 Dec 2021

Immune cells play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than previously thought

A ground-breaking discovery from the Malaghan Institute has shone a light on immune cells in the skin, suggesting they play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than first thought.

2 Dec 2021

People with allergic conditions may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, finds study

People with allergic conditions such as hay fever, rhinitis, and atopic eczema, may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, especially if they also have asthma, finds a large, population-based study of UK adults, published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

1 Dec 2021

A trio of proteins found to drive inflammation in psoriasis

About 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that shows up as patches of red, inflamed skin and painful, scaly rashes. Although there are effective treatments for psoriasis, not everyone responds to these therapies - and for many, the relief is temporary.

21 Nov 2021

Study reveals the negative perceptions and emotional impact of pregnancy stretch marks

While stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant individuals substantial embarrassment that can negatively impact pregnancy and their quality of life, according to a new study.

9 Nov 2021

Cat bacteria likely to form the basis for novel therapeutics against severe skin infections

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine used bacteria found on healthy cats to successfully treat a skin infection on mice. These bacteria may serve as the basis for new therapeutics against severe skin infections in humans, dogs and cats.

20 Oct 2021

EADV survey: Almost half of the European general population have a dermatological condition

Results of a new EADV survey released today show that almost half (47.9%) of the European general population more than 18 years old declared at least one dermatological condition in the past 12 months.

1 Oct 2021

Atopic dermatitis may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones, study suggests

A study led by UT Southwestern dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones.

20 Sep 2021

Study uncovers five new genetic loci predisposing to atopic dermatitis

An international study led by the University of Oulu's researchers reports five new genetic loci predisposing to atopic dermatitis.

18 Sep 2021

How can COVID-19 affect the skin?

A new review published in the journal Canadian Family Physician describes skin diseases caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

20 Aug 2021

Topical cream shows signs of clinical efficacy in patients with basal cell carcinoma

Remetinostat, a topical cream and first-in-class inhibitor of histone deacetylation, showed signs of clinical efficacy in patients with basal cell carcinoma.

6 Aug 2021

Clinical trial to test personalized treatment for severe asthma caused by a specific mutation

Under a $10 million grant, a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial led by Boston Children's Hospital will test a personalized treatment for a form of severe asthma to which Black and Latinx children and adults are especially vulnerable.

21 Jul 2021

Study shows link between breast milk, gut bacteria, and development of the immune system

Many diseases caused by a dysregulated immune system, such as allergies, asthma and autoimmunity, can be traced back to events in the first few months after birth.

17 Jun 2021

An Introduction to the Benefits of the Skin Trust Club

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. David Caballero-Lima, Head of R&D at Labskin, about the applications and benefits of the Skin Trust Club.

11 May 2021

Research highlights the impact of stringent hand hygiene during the pandemic on hand skin health

The dermatological impact of COVID-19 is a burning topic at EADV’s 2021 Spring Symposium. New research presented today highlights the effect that stringent hand hygiene during the pandemic has had on hand skin health.

7 May 2021

Risk factors for long COVID-19 in children

A new study describes the risk factors and outcomes of “long COVID-19” in a cohort of children who were hospitalized with COVID-19.

29 Apr 2021

Long COVID also affects children, study finds

Older children and children with allergies or asthma were found to have greater odds of having persistent symptoms even months after recovery.

28 Apr 2021

Changes to infant gut bacteria and food allergies are linked to C-section birth, ethnicity

Researchers have found a causal link between caesarean section birth, low intestinal microbiota and peanut sensitivity in infants, and they report the effect is more pronounced in children of Asian descent than others, in a recently published paper in the journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

21 Apr 2021

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Latest Eczema News and Research

Researchers discover why people with asthma have lower brain tumor risk

Study identifies several proteins that protect against disease development

International guidelines may lead to over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in children

Immune cells play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than previously thought

People with allergic conditions may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, finds study

A trio of proteins found to drive inflammation in psoriasis

Study reveals the negative perceptions and emotional impact of pregnancy stretch marks

Cat bacteria likely to form the basis for novel therapeutics against severe skin infections

EADV survey: Almost half of the European general population have a dermatological condition

Atopic dermatitis may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones, study suggests

Study uncovers five new genetic loci predisposing to atopic dermatitis

How can COVID-19 affect the skin?

Topical cream shows signs of clinical efficacy in patients with basal cell carcinoma

Clinical trial to test personalized treatment for severe asthma caused by a specific mutation

Study shows link between breast milk, gut bacteria, and development of the immune system

An Introduction to the Benefits of the Skin Trust Club

Research highlights the impact of stringent hand hygiene during the pandemic on hand skin health

Risk factors for long COVID-19 in children

Long COVID also affects children, study finds

Changes to infant gut bacteria and food allergies are linked to C-section birth, ethnicity

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