Archive for the 'Eczema / Psoriasis' Category


UV-B Treatment May Improve Psoriasis And Vitamin D Levels

Treatment with narrow-band UV-B rays may increase serum levels of vitamin D in the wintertime while clearing psoriasis, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Psoriasis affects 1.5 percent to 3 percent of the population, according to background information in the article...
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Comment On Research Suggesting Early Introduction Of Fish Decreases The Risk Of Eczema In Infants

'There is now a wealth of research indicating that a person's diet can contribute to their risk of developing asthma and allergies, most likely as a result of their antioxidant, lipid and vitamin E intake...
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New Type Of Immune Cells Discovered That Regulate Inflammation In Chronic Diseases

Scientists of Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Center of Allergy and Environment (ZAUM) of Technische Universität München have discovered a new type of immune cells - the Th22 cells - which can protect the body against inflammation and aid in tissue repair. In the current online issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Dr. Stefanie Eyerich and Dr.
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Why Does Eczema Often Lead To Asthma?

Many young children who get a severe skin rash develop asthma months or years later. Doctors call the progression from eczema, or atopic dermatitis, to breathing problems the atopic march.  In this week's issue of PLoS Biology, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report another step taken towards understanding the process of atopic march.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treats Eczema

New research where traditional Chinese medicine was found to safely and effectively treat patients with persistent atopic dermatitis - or eczema, as it's commonly known - could lead more physicians to prescribe complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat the allergic condition.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treats Eczema

New research where traditional Chinese medicine was found to safely and effectively treat patients with persistent atopic dermatitis - or eczema, as it's commonly known - could lead more physicians to prescribe complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat the allergic condition.
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Treatment Found For Psoriasis In Traditional Chinese Medicine

According to a study published in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, an effective treatment for plaque-type psoriasis can be found in traditional Chinese medicine. Yin-Ku Lin, M.D. (Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan) and colleagues found that an ointment based on the dark-blue, plant-based powder indigo naturalis can be used treat the skin condition.
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