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02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

How can nutrients help with dermatitis?

A person’s nutritional status affects his body’s immune function. Scientific evidence of this has sparked interest in the possible role dietary factors play in the pathogenesis of skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD). While food allergies and elimination diets have been studied in relation to atopy — a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases — the impact […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers examine role of micronutrients in atopic dermatitis

Researchers from the University of California, Davis and the University of Arizona conducted a systematic search to evaluate the role of oral micronutrients in atopic dermatitis (AD). Their review was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The pathophysiology of AD involves a complex interplay between immune system dysfunction, genetics and environmental factors. Because nutritional status influences immune function, scientists are […]

07/15/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Manage eczema with these homemade remedies

Patients with eczema often resign themselves to living with the allergic condition while managing its symptoms. Fortunately, they may experience relief from the effects of atopic dermatitis with the aid of simple home remedies. A remedy may be a complementary therapy that improves the quality of life of a patient alongside a prescribed conventional treatment. It […]

03/18/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Beat itchy skin – by shining a light on it?

Scientists have found a new way to relieve itchy skin without resorting to potentially harmful scratching. An experimental method devised by Italian researchers used a certain type of light to get rid of itchiness and prevent the annoying sensation from coming back for months afterward. Most people know the annoying experience of suddenly needing to scratch a particularly hard-to-reach spot […]

10/16/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A popular anti-inflammatory plant in Korean medicine proven to be effective in alleviating atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, can be very uncomfortable. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Angelicae dahuricae Radix (ADR), a plant used in Korean and Chinese medicine, could be a viable treatment for the condition. Eczema is a condition that usually occurs in children but can afflict […]

10/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Bai zhi TCM formula suppresses atopic dermatitis symptoms

Angelicae dahuricae Radix (ADR), also known in Chinese medicine as bai zhi, has been linked to improvements in several inflammation-related conditions. The authors of a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine decided to look into the effects of ADR on atopic dermatitis (AR), also known as eczema. The authors induced skin […]

08/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists suggest therapeutic bathing to treat atopic dermatitis

The next time your skin feels itchy, you might want to take a bath first: Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea suggest bathing in spring water is a safe way to treat symptoms of atopic dermatitis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the benefits of balneotherapy in high-concentration mineral spring water on […]

06/18/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Dermatologists now treating eczema by spraying the skin with live bacteria

For years, people diagnosed with the skin problem, eczema, had no other choice but to consistently put topical creams to alleviate their symptoms. Despite their best efforts, the itchy rash typically persists, causing the skin to dry out and sometimes even lead to infections. An ongoing clinical trial led by researchers from the NIH’s National Institute of […]

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