Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can cause significant discomfort for ...

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Eczema is a general term for an itchy, red rash. It can range in size, from affecting a small area that looks like a little patch of dry skin, to the entire surface of the body, becoming an unbearable ...

The Lancet has published two papers on eczema, one including an adolescent cohort (children over the age of 12 years). The Archivist thought these two novel treatments needed discussion. They may well ...

Inflammatory skin conditions are common, with one in five children and one in 10 adults in the UK living with eczema. Though much less common, around one in 50 people in the UK have psoriasis.

Eczema is more common in infants and children than in adults, although anyone can develop, the condition. A variety of viruses, bacteria, and fungi can cause infected eczema. The following are ...

In children up to 6 years of age ... of first-generation H(1)-antihistamines may seem desirable or indicated (e.g. nocturnal relief in atopic eczema-related pruritis) but can disrupt sleep patterns ...

which doctors told her was likely to be eczema. She had no reason to question this, assuming the irritated patch was related to breastfeeding two children within the previous five years.

A South Korean study explored the link between lifestyle decisions beginning in infancy and persistent atopic dermatitis, ...

Atopic eczema occurred in 9/171 (5.3%) children in the probiotic arm and 21/173 (12.1%) in the placebo arm (OR 0.40, 95% CI 0.18 to 0.91). Conclusions The study did not provide evidence that the ...

Increased eczema risks in certain populations were associated with moderately high calcium intake, although pregnant women were found to potentially benefit from higher calcium consumption.