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Articles and research reports recently added to the 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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- Study suggests that differing genetic strains of acne bacteria may explain why, although most people carry acne bacteria, acne does not affect everyone. January 2013
- Atopy patch testing a useful tool for diagnosing late-phase reactions to food in eczematous children. October 2012
- Cow's milk allergy rarely appears to play a role in the worsening of atopic dermatitis in adolescent and adult patients. August 2012
- Recently identified immune cells offer a possible therapeutic target for eczema treatment. January 2013
- The 10 essential oils for skin health. Olivia Chapman, aromatherapist and founder of Oleo Bodycare, gives us her list of favourite essential oils, and why they’re so good in providing effective and pleasant treatments for skin issues such as cuts, burns, ailments and many more besides. March 2013
- Children with eczema appear to have more adult-type bacteria in their guts than children without eczema. January 2013
- Although the dyes Brilliant Blue (ED133) and Patent Blue (E131) are authorised for use in the EU, both have been found to permeate recently shaved or damaged skin. January 2013
- Hand dermatitis leading to excessively dry hands make sufferers four times more likely to fail fingerprint tests. December 2012
- Eat Your Way to Winter Radiance. Juliette Scarfe – natural health guru and founder of organic skincare range Bare Skin Beauty - takes you through her top nutritional tips to nurture your skin and reclaim your radiance this winter. January 2013
- The scientist who led a three-year investigation into the allergenicity of chemicals in fragrances has hit back at claims by some of the world's leading perfume houses that the report's recommendations will destroy the industry. November 2012
- Some patients with resistant chronic spontaneous urticaria might benefit from H. pylori eradication. October 2012
- An in-depth examination of the role and efficacy of moisturisers, particularly the more recently introduced ceramide-based formulations, in the skin care regimen of patients with both active and dormant atopic dermatitis/eczema. July 2012
- Early eczema is associated with a higher risk of childhood asthma. October 2012
- A Water-softening Approach to Eczema. Tony Frost – an independent consultant with over 35 years’ experience in water treatment design, supplies and services – reviews the historical evidence and benefits for water softening in the management of eczema. November 2012
- Chronic urticaria and angioedema.
Professor Marcus Maurer, Professor of Dermatological Allergology, Charité University Hospital, Berlin at the Allergy Research Foundation conference. November 2012
- Severe atopic eczema.
Dr Susan Chan, clinical research fellow at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.
A presentation at the Allergy Research Foundation conference. November 2012
- Blocking the itch mechanism – new clues on how to treat eczema. October 2012
- Silver-loaded cellulose fabric with seaweed may help with the treatment of eczema. July 2012
- The growing problem with fragrance. Alex Gazzola reviews a new report recommending that the number of fragrance allergens subject to compulsory individual labelling be increased to around 130, looks at how those sensitive to fragrances can protect themselves against ‘parfums’, and examines the likelihood of the recommendations becoming law. November 2012
- Correctly labelled rubber gloves would prevent allergic reactions to chemical additives in the gloves. October 2012
- Anal eczema may be caused by cow’s milk allergy. September 2012
- Combining probiotics may improve adult eczema. October 2012
- The more highly educated the parents, the more likely the children are to have asthma, wheeze and have eczema. June 2012
- Consumption of black bananas (Thai Musa) appears to prevent UVB (sunlight) skin damage in mice. September 2012
- Allergic eczema frequently caused by sulphites found in food and hairdressing, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. October 2012
- Selected probiotics may have a role in the prevention/management of IgE-associated allergic eczema. September 2012
- RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) appears to be common in patients with eczema, particularly in those with active disease. October 2012
- Herbal medicine for skin conditions. Medical herbalist, Lyn Blythe, looks at how herbal medicine can be helpful in the management of eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea. November 2012
- EC Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety to look, again, at parabens. November 2012
- Specific allergen treatment possible for atopic eczema. August 2012
- Daily bathing of infants may contribute to allergies. August 2012
- New understandings of skin conditions can improve quality of life of children & teens with psoriasis and eczema. August 2012
- Skin allergies – tips for natural treatments that avoid steroids from Laurie Nigro. August 2012
- Allergy Academy – Allergy for non health-care professionals. Study day covering eczema, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. October 2012
- Gum disease linked to psoriasis. October 2012
- Temporary tattoo can cause permanent allergy. August 2012
- Rhubarb may help to ease eczema. March 2011
- Topical corticosteroids, frequently used to treat dermatitis and in sunscreens, may themselves be a cause of allergic contact dermatitis/eczema. September 2012
- Hair dyes, especially PPD, are a significant risk for development of allergic contact dermatitis leading to severe eczema of face and upper trunk in consumers, and hand eczema in hair-dressers. September 2012
- Red ginseng extract may help prevent scratching in the treatment of atopic dermatitis/eczema. March 2012
- Quercetin better than cromolyn as treatment for eczema and photosensitivity. August 2012
- Supplementing with probiotics during pregnancy or in early life to prevent eczema. May 2012
- Mite induced inflammation – more than allergy. August 2012
- Bone mineral density in patients with atopic dermatitis. March 2012
- Reduced gut microbial diversity in infancy is associated with development of eczema but not atopy in high-risk infants. July 2012
- Severe eczema can be treated successfully by intravenous immunoglobulin. April 2012
- Omega-3s may protect children against allergies. July 2012
- Eczema in early childhood one of the strongest risk factors associated with the development of asthma and rhinitis within 5 years. July 2012
- While raw garlic can cause dermatitis, urticaria, asthma, rhinitis and, rarely, anaphylaxis, it appears that most of the allergens are heat labile and therefore cooked garlic may be well tolerated. August 2012
- Phthalates in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women. July 2012
- Knitted silk fabrics helpful for clothing and bedding in the management of childhood eczema. June 2012
- Fragrances now the second most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in Spain where populations are exposed continuously on a daily basis. July 2012
- Goat milk soap linked to food allergy. August 2012
- Prenatal exposure to common household chemical linked to eczema. June 2012
- 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. October 2010
- Gardeners hands... Michelle Berriedale-Johnson reviews the prevalence of hand eczema among gardeners and offers simple avoidance tip. May 2011
- 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. April 2011
- 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. November 2010
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