How medical grade bicarbonate of soda can help eczema
While there are many treatments available for eczema, one lesser-known remedy that has been gaining popularity is medical grade bicarbonate of soda.
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Skin barrier in atopic dermatitis: beyond filaggrin
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a complex pathogenesis, where changes in skin barrier and imbalance of the immune system are relevant… Read More »Skin barrier in atopic dermatitis: beyond filaggrin
Itchy Dozen Worst Foods for Eczema
In my household we have one vegan, one vegetarian and one meat-eater who is sensitive to salicylates, dairy and soy. It can be difficult when… Read More »Itchy Dozen Worst Foods for Eczema
Steroid Withdrawal Effects Long-Term Topical Corticosteroid Use
BACKGROUND: Concerns about topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) are leading some patients to cease long-term topical corticosteroid (TCS) therapy. Diagnostic criteria for this condition do not… Read More »Steroid Withdrawal Effects Long-Term Topical Corticosteroid Use
Skin defences point to eczema therapies
Research suggests that the body’s own natural defences could be harnessed in a potential therapy for a common skin condition. The discovery may help create… Read More »Skin defences point to eczema therapies
Red Skin Syndrome: Stop The Suffering
A continual avalanche of new and long-suffering “eczema” patients who have found me over the Internet has prompted me to begin a new website and… Read More »Red Skin Syndrome: Stop The Suffering
Clinical Trial With Clobetasol and Dexamethasone for Topical Treatment of Oral Lesions
All patients with symptomatic oral lesions of cGVHD were included in the study. Exclusion criteria were patients with 12 years or less of age, history… Read More »Clinical Trial With Clobetasol and Dexamethasone for Topical Treatment of Oral Lesions
Bad eczema flare-ups may be caused by strains of bacteria
Particular strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria have been linked to skin irritation in children with eczema, suggesting that the microbes that live on our skin… Read More »Bad eczema flare-ups may be caused by strains of bacteria
Adverse effects of topical glucocorticosteroids
Topical corticosteroids were introduced into medicine about 50 years ago. They represent a significant milestone in dermatologic therapy.
Acidosis and inflammation
Inflammation is a natural bodily response to the need for repair, and is therefore essential to the healing process. Through the inflammatory process, worn-out tissue or tissue damaged by trauma