Articles and research reports recently added to the skinsmatter site and found elsewhere on the web

NB The date against each article/report refers to the date when it was originally published. If we did not manage to catch it on publication but still think it is useful, we add it as a 'new' article/report even though it would appear to be an 'old' one!

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• Tests reveal lead content of lipsticks is above that allowed in candy bars. 02/12

• Probiotics help to reduce eczema symptoms in adults and children. 2011
  
  
• Late-onset or adult-onset acne is becoming increasingly common in women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and even 50s. Comment from the American Academy of Dermatology. 03/12
  
  
• A synbiotic combination of pre and probiotics, L. salivarius plus fructo-oligosaccharide, is better than the prebiotic alone for treating moderate to severe childhood atopic dermatitis. 03/12
  
  
• Strong link between childhood migraine and childhood eczema, rhinitis and asthma 12/11
  
  
• Eating more fruit and vegetables may improve skin tone and allow the skin to function more effectively and assist the functioning of the rest of the body. 03/12
  
  
• Intake of probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei over a nine month period suggest modest effects on T-cell maturation and therefore on the prevention of allergic eczema. 04/12
  
  
• Smoke exposure in late (not early) pregnancy may increase risk of eczema in baby. 03/12
  
  
• Childhood eczema more common in northern latitudes suggesting a link with Vitmain D deficiency. 03/12
  
  
• Acupuncture and antihistamine both successful in reducing eczema itch. Abstract here, comment here. 02/12
  
  
• Contact dermatitis to hair dye, following sensitisation to non-permanent tattoos 02/12
  
  
• Men with eczema are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction
  01/12
  
  
• Sunshine may help to prevent allergies and eczema
  02/12
  
  
• Research links contact dermatitis to cosmetic ingredients
  01/12
  
  
• Obesity linked to acne in teenage girls
  01/12
  
  
• Several good posts on the Dr Briffa blog on the connection between diet (specifically excess carbohydrates and dairy products) and acne. 03/12
  
  
• Wheat allergy can worsen atopic eczema in patients over 14 years of age. 2011
  
  
• Probiotics in early life continue to lower the risk for eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis until at least 4 years of age. 02/12
  
  
• Regular use of lotions in infancy may predispose children to eczema. 10/11
  
  
• Atopic dermatitis – up-to-date review of the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis, highlighting the clinical implications of skin barrier dysfunction and immunological deregulation. Full text – in Portuguese. 08/11
  
  
• Lengthy article on the gastrointestinal connection between depression, anxiety and skin conditions such as acne and the possibility that oral probioitics and their effect on intestinal microflora may be relevant in the treatment of acne. 01/11
  
  
• Parabens in breast tissue not limited to women who have used underarm products
  01/12

• Nail polish can cause contact dermatitis
  11/11

• Another helpful post on What Allergy? on using Evening Primrose oil to manage a severe eczema outbreak. 03/12
  
  
• Really excellent blog post from WhatAllergy? on the trials of coping with an eczema outbreak – plus useful tips for coping. 02/12

• Shellac in cosmetics (mascara, lipstick, nailpolish, hairspray) increasingly found to cause allergic contact dermatitis. 08/11

• Antibiotics for acne linked to sore throats
  11/11

• Clothes made of milk – really!
  11/11

• Treating atopic dermatitis with a low-histamine diet
  09/11
• Watching funny films helps the tummy! Or, more precisely, faecal flora
  06/11
• The effect of aqueous cream BP on the skin barrier in volunteers with a previous history of atopic dermatitis
  08/11
• Association between atopic dermatitis and obesity in adulthood
  10/11
• Allergic contact dermatitis to preservatives and fragrances in cosmetics
  04/11
• Dimethyl fumarate causes contact dermatitis of the foot, an increasingly widespread disease
  09/11
• New way of detecting eczema-causing DMFu in leather and footwear developed
  05/11
• Gluten-free skin care – Alex Gazzola investigates what that means and what is available. 11/11
• Full-body blue light may be an effective treatment for severe eczema.
  06/11
• Chemicals in tattoo inks under new scrutiny
  08/11
• Partially hydrolysed cow’s milk formula has been found to have beneficial effects on infants with mild atopic dermatitis
  11/11
• Non-fragrance allergens in specific cosmetic products
  11/11
• Manchester-based law firm calls for a ban on hair dye chemical
  2011
• Comparison of topical corticosteroids and non-topical anti-inflammatory agents in treatment of atopic dermatitis
  06/11
• Skin protection is not all of human origin…
  09/11
• Study challenges the value of probiotics/prebiotics in treating childhood atopic dermatitis
  03/11
• Chronic inflammation in atopic dermatitis may be caused by dysfunctional sweating mechanisms
  05/11
• Eczema on the rise in Australia
  09/11
  
• Propylene glycol: an often unrecognised cause of allergic contact dermatitis in patients using topical corticosteroids
  05/11
• Prolonged breastfeeding does not protect against eczema
  08/11
• Vitamins E and D helpful in treating eczema
  06/11
• Excessive consumption of high-nickel foods such as cocoa could signficantly worse nickel-contact dermataitis in nickel sensitive patients. 05/11
• NSAIDS can cause allergic skin reactions including swelling and urticaria, as do, occasionally, steroids. 10/11
• Over the counter moisturizers just as effective as costly prescription creams for mild-to-moderate eczema
  05/11
• Immunotherapy of allergic contact dermatitis
  08/11
• Unusually delayed reaction after the H1N1 vaccine: A case of a female medical doctor with no history of atopy who experienced allergic contact dermatitis three weeks after a vaccination which contained thimerosal, and subsequently tested positive to thimerosal in a patch test
  10/10
• Palmar dermatitis caused by black rubber bicycle hand grips: A case of a 10 year old Turkish boy with no history of allergy suddenly developed dermatitis after a prolonged, intense period of using his new bicycle
  08/11
• Lack of research into widely used acne treatments could be limiting their effectiveness
  08/11
• Deadly ancient Egyptian medication – the dark secret of Queen Hatshepsut’s flacon
  08/11
• Drug induced psoriasis
  03/11
• Laughter is catching – and can improve your allergic eczema!
  09/11
• Allergic reactions enhanced by mobile phone use
  05/11
• Psoriasis linked to stroke risk
  08/11
• Filaggrin gene defects and the risk of developing allergic disorders
  01/11
• The impact of childhood atopic dermatitis on the patient’s family
  11/10
• Open access article on PubMed giving an overview of current approaches to treating eczema and an assessment of their efficacy. Includes topical and systemic medical therapies, UV light etcs.
  07/10
• Tanning can become clinically addictive. Interesting article in the New York Times suggesting that tanning actually changes brain wave patterns.
  08/11
• Fault in immune memory may cause atopic eczema and psoriasis
  07/11
• Colostrum for skin conditons and heat induced gut disorders?
  07/11
• Cosmetic and personal care chemicals responsible for most hand eczema in children and adults
  06/11
• Preliminary research on mice suggests that some commercially available moisturisers, when combined with high EVB radiation, may increase the risk of cancer.
  08/08
• Serious adverse effects from cosmetics
  05/11
• Methods for detecting toxic substances in leather and footwear developed
  05/11
• Itch receptors work through pain receptors on sensory neurons
  05/11
• Tanning, sunscreens and melanoma – a very long and interesting article on the Arizona Center for Advanced Medicine site discussing melanoma and the increaing evidence that the rise in its incidence, far from being cauesd by excess sun exposure may well be caused by too little exposure.
  2011
  Also see the summary of melanoma-related research by Professor s Örjan Hallberg, Olle Johansson
  03/11
• Alex Gazzola reveiws the skin products he found at the 2011 Allergy and Gluten-free Show
  05/11
• Gardeners hands...
  Michelle Berriedale-Johnson reviews the prevalence of hand eczema among gardeners and offers simple avoidance tip.
  05/11
• Skin sensitivity to food allergens explained
  05/11
• The use of topical corticosteroids in children with eczema does not have negative side effects
  04/11
• Childhood eczema and hayfever leads to adult allergic asthma
  04/11
• Nanoparticles offer hope for nickel allergy
  04/11
• Check reveals 'green' products may come from petroleum rather than plant-based sources
  03/11
  
• Safer, more effective skin-whitening creams from ancient Chinese herbal medicine
  03/11
• Painful, itchy skin linked to obesity in kids
  03/11
• Sunlight induced eczema
  03/11
• Levels of vitamins A and E in the blood may affect acne
  03/11
• Healthy Skin Product Ranges – Micki Rose reviews her top products for sensitive skin, keeping an especial eye open for those which are totally gluten free.
  04/11
• The Psychological Burden of Psoriasis – Alex Gazzola looks at a recent survey
  04/11
• Probiotics may help eczematous children developing asthma
  06/10
• Dermatologists  confirm the allergic march from atopic dermatitis (eczema) to food allergy
  02/11
• Exposure to worm infection in the womb may protect against eczema
  01/11
• Antibacterial soaps - being too clean can make people sick
  11/10
• Soft water may not be better for eczema sufferers
  02/11
• Rhinoconjunctival sensitization to hydrolyzed wheat protein in facial soap can induce wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis
  02/11
• Study links chronic hives with vitamin D deficiency
  01/11
• Common rubber products may cause skin allergies
  01/11
• New understanding that underlying ‘tight junction’ skin barrier in eczema may also be damaged.
  12/10
• Shea butter does not trigger allergic reactions
  12/10
• Lower occurrence of atopic dermatitis (eczema) among children whose mothers spent their pregnanacy on a farm
  12/10
• Scented consumer products shown to emit many unlisted chemicals
  10/10
• Increase in allergic skin diseases
  11/10
• Acne and rosace: the complete guide by Alison Bowser – an exclusive extract.
• Emollient creams to relieve the symptoms of eczema make the condition worse
  10/10
• Long lashes without prescription, but with risks
  10/10
• Skin Support plan - Micki Rose's 5-step plan to  to dampen down dermatitis, attack your acne or wish your wrinkles away!
  10/10
• Dog ownership is associated with reduced eczema in children with dog allergies
  10/10
• Can drinking beer cause psoriasis?
  08/12
• Attending day care under the age of two increases risk of eczema
  09/10
• Eosinophilia as a predictor of food allergy in atopic dermatitis (eczema)
  03/10
• Eczema and psoriasis – genetic differences identified.
  03/10
• Mercury in skin lightening creams
  09/10
• What's in your personal care products? A useful report from WebMD.
  09/10
• Diet, nutrition and psoriasis
  08/10
• UV-B light treatment improves psoriasis and Vitamin D status
  08/10
• Children who get chicken pox when young may be less likely to get eczema or asthma
  08/10
• Could paracetomol use cause teenage asthma and eczema?
  08/10
• Nut and seed-free face products for eczema sufferers – Micki Rose has some suggestions.
  08/10
• Maternal consumption of probiotics dramatically reduces the incidence of eczema in children.
  07/10
• Evening Primrose Oil may relieve eczema
  07/10
• Skin conditions mistakenly blamed for wet wipe rashes
  07/10 
• The rise in adult acne
  06/10
• Probiotics help eczema in small children
  06/10
• Contact dermatitis and cosmetics.
  Cosmetic products can sometimes trigger an adverse response, either irritant or allergic. Alex Gazzola looks at the kinds of responses cosmetics can cause, how to get diagnosed if you have a problem, and how to avoid your triggers.
  2010
• Natural sun burn remedies
  06/10
• Vitiligo and stomach acid connected
  02/10
  
• 'Soak and seal' protocol for eczema from National Jewish Health
  06/10
• More on bleach baths for eczema
  06/10
• High birth weight a predictor of eczema in children
  06/10
• Focus on rosacea – Information and help from the Sher System – make up tips and advice from cosmetics consultant, Rowena Wilson.
  06/10
• Sun Screens. Click here for the US Environmental Working Group's excellent report on sunscreens.
• Animal-free test for chemicals that can cause skin allergies and eczema
  05/10
• Health risk posed by secret chemicals in fragrances
  05/10
• Children of educated parents more likely to have eczema
  04/10
• Fragrances in the workplace – sensitive employees could be protected under new US law.
  03/10
• Why is acne drug, Accutane still on the market?
  02/10
• The right diet in pregnancy could reduce wheeze and eczema
  01/ 10
• Phosphorus in sodas and processed foods accelorates aging
  04/10
• Psoriasis is a symptom of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity
  09/08
• Omega 6 deficiency implicated in severe eczema
  04/10
• Acne drug may lead to Irritable Bowel Disease
  03/10
• Children with psoriasis at risk of psychiatric disorders
  03/10
• Chemical preservative in furniture causes dermatitis
  03/10
• Children with eczema are significantly more likely to suffer from food allergies. 03/10
• Water urticaria - rare but acknowledged.
  2010
• GPs inappropriately prescribing aqueous cream to eczema patients
  02/10
• Eczema in infancy and early childhood may be a significant factor in later behavioural and emotional problems.
  02/10
• The gluten – acne connection
  1 /10
• Psychosomatic approach to psoriasis treatment proves effective
  01/10
• Acupuncture may reduce eczema itch
  12/09
• Milk consumption does worsen acne – interesting article from Suite 101
  12/09

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