Good sleep, fulfilling activities, close relationships, positive self-esteem – these can be casualties of atopic dermatitis, the chronic skin condition often called “eczema”. We’ve seen rates of atopic dermatitis – or ‘AD’ – climb. Atopic dermatitis usually starts at a young age, most often under five. Dry, scaly, red patches of skin develop, often on… Continue reading Don’t Let Eczema Flare-Ups Get You Down
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Tips on Five Common Rash-Causing Skin Conditions
None of us remembers our first case of contact dermatitis – diaper rash, that is. But it likely wasn’t our last rash. Life is full of triggers that can cause rashes. Some may be so common and transitory that we don’t consider them medical problems. Others, though, may be very serious. It’s important to be… Continue reading Tips on Five Common Rash-Causing Skin Conditions
New Drugs Provide Relief for Eczema Sufferers
New treatments are available, researchers say, for sufferers of atopic dermatitis (AD) – also known as eczema. Symptoms of AD, a potentially serious condition, include severe itching, scaly rashes, extreme dry skin and inflammation. T According to a new “yardstick” or overview published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the… Continue reading New Drugs Provide Relief for Eczema Sufferers
Missing Skin Proteins May Hold Key to Finding Cure for Eczema
Missing proteins may be the trigger for eczema, a recurrent, inflammatory skin condition, according to the latest research. The finding could bring new hope – and, eventually, a cure – to the millions of people who now suffer from the disorder. A study, published in the journal Nature Genetics in June 2017, indicating a genetic… Continue reading Missing Skin Proteins May Hold Key to Finding Cure for Eczema
Top 10 Expert Tip on Managing Eczema
Atopic dermatitis (or eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is chronic, and tends to flare periodically and then subside. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. Although eczema isn’t usually a serious problem, it can be annoying… Continue reading Top 10 Expert Tip on Managing Eczema