eczema

More young people become allergic

harminka — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:57:24 -0500

Asthma, nasal symptoms and eczema is a major public health problem in Sweden, not least among young people. Half of all teenagers are affected in Västra Götaland County in West Sweden. This is shown in a study conducted in 2008 by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, on the request of the Public Health Committee, Region Västra Götaland. The study also shows that the prevalence of allergies among young people has increased by ten percentage points since the year 2000.

Research developing smallpox vaccine for eczema sufferers

harminka — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:33:48 -0500

Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology have pinpointed the cellular defect that increases the likelihood, among eczema sufferers, of developing eczema vaccinatum, a severe and potentially fatal reaction to the smallpox vaccine. The research, conducted in mouse models, was funded under a special research network created by the National Institutes of Health in 2004.

Bleach baths clear rash and banish flare-ups of skin disease

harminka — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:41:03 -0500

It's best known for whitening a load of laundry. But now simple household bleach has a surprising new role: an effective treatment for kids' chronic eczema.

Fragrance ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are causes of eczema

harminka — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:24:49 -0500

Considerably more people than previously believed are allergic to the most common fragrance ingredient used in shampoos, conditioners and soap. A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden found that over 5% of those who underwent patch testing were allergic to the air oxidized form of the fragrance ingredient linalool.

Eczema in children is increasing

harminka — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:48:05 -0500

The number of children who have eczema has risen – one in five children are now affected by this skin condition, which is often associated with an allergy. Researchers are not yet sure what is causing this growing problem. Many people believe that certain foods are responsible, or at least make the symptoms worse.

Oral vitamin D may help prevent some skin infections

harminka — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:04:12 -0500

A study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests that use of oral Vitamin D supplements bolsters production of a protective chemical normally found in the skin, and may help prevent skin infections that are a common result of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema.

Fishy diet in early infancy cuts eczema risk

harminka — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:39:04 -0500

An infant diet that includes fish before the age of 9 months curbs the risk of developing eczema, indicates research published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Eczema still on increase in developing countries

harminka — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:51:13 -0600

Experts are warning policy makers that allergic disease might replace infectious disease as a major cause of ill health in cities undergoing rapid demographic changes in developing countries.

Eczema sufferers test out benefits of water softeners

harminka — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:20:07 -0600

In the very first trial of its kind in the world over 300 families are being recruited to find out if water softeners can help in the treatment of childhood eczema.

Allergies Are Associated with Lower Risk of Brain Cancer

harminka — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:59:16 -0500

People with a history of allergies and related diseases have nearly a third lower risk of developing a certain brain cancer than those without the condition.

Specialized bath products for allergic eczema of 'questionable' value

harminka — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:25:40 -0500

Specialised bath products to relieve the symptoms of allergic (atopic) eczema are of “questionable” value, says the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).

Cows milk allergy in infants causes considerable distress to entire family

harminka — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:49:30 -0500

Cows' milk allergy (CMA) has considerable negative effects on the family unit, as exposed by findings from an international survey. In addition to coping with the disturbing physical effects of the condition on the child (including vomiting, diarrhoea, failure to thrive and eczema), 70% of parents of children with CMA said that it makes them feel guilty and distressed and 82% said that it has caused them to lose sleep.