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Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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Some children who have a common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions because they may have a second allergic-type eczema, a new study suggests.
While atopic dermatitis is common and usually develops by age 5, allergic contact dermatitis has simila...
Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked.
New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, skin cells build up and form dry, itchy, sometimes painful patc...
The Most Common Symptoms for Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies & More
- Meredith Morckel HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Maybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?
You may have an allergy, but you're not alone. More than 50 million adults and children in the United State...
New Drug Could Be Treatment Option for People With Eczema
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Patients could soon have access to a new injectable drug to treat atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema.
The drug, lebrikizumab, proved effective in teenagers and adults in two clinical trials just published in the
Rash Decisions: Many Triggers for Children's Skin Outbreaks
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2022
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A sudden rash can be a puzzling and alarming symptom in a child. But as one expert explains, rashes are common in kids and often caused by eczema or an allergic reaction.
"Eczema is a disease that causes patches of dry skin, which is often accompanied by intense itching....
Got Hives? Here's How to Relieve Them at Home
- February 20, 2022
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When you break out in hives, you want relief fast.
This common skin reaction is characterized by itchy bumps or raised, swollen patches. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and short-lived, a Chicago dermatologist says.
"A single hive tends to last for a few m...
Side Effects From New Cancer Meds Have Silver Lining
- Robert Preidt
- January 20, 2022
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Skin side effects caused by cancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors may be a telltale sign that the drugs are working, according to a new study.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy, boost the body's immune response against tumor cells and have ...
Men (Santa Included) Need These Facial Hair Care Tips
- December 24, 2021
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Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin -- even if you're Santa.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff,
Caring for a New Baby's Skin, Hair and Nails
- October 31, 2021
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Caring for a baby's delicate skin, hair and nails can be intimidating, but five simple steps can make it easier, according to an expert from the American Academy of Dermatology.
"With their tiny hands and feet, babies can seem so fragile and vulnerable," said dermatologi...
Eczema Can Take Toll on Child's Mental Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2021
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Eczema doesn't just irritate kids' skin. The often disfiguring condition may also be tied to depression, anxiety and sleep difficulties, new research warns.
A study of more than 11,000 British children and teens found that those with severe eczema were twice as likely t...
Trying Out a New Skin Care Product? Test It First
- August 28, 2021
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You've just bought a new skin care product and you're excited to see how it might transform your look. Instead, you end up with red, itchy or swollen patches because one of the ingredients causes an allergic reaction.
The best way to avoid this problem while trying some...
Rash, Itch After COVID Vaccine Rare & Quickly Resolves
- June 23, 2021
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Rashes, itchiness and other skin problems can develop after people receive COVID-19 vaccines, but such problems are rare and go away quickly, new research shows.
For the study, the researchers looked at more than 40,000 employees of a Boston hospital system who received ...
Drug Could Be Promising New Option Against Eczema
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- May 21, 2021
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A pill called upadacitinib, already approved for treating rheumatoid arthritis, might also ease another common immunological condition -- eczema.
In two phase 3 clinical trials, patients with moderate to severe eczema showed rapid and significant improvements after taki...
Moderna Vaccine Can Trigger Red, Itchy 'COVID Arm,' But It's Temporary
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2021
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In rare cases, people who receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may experience a red, itchy patch of skin a few days later at the injection site, a new report finds.
They shouldn't panic: This "COVID arm" reaction, although annoying, was short-lived in all cases ...
New Drug May Be Better Psoriasis Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2021
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A breakthrough psoriasis drug is better at treating the itchy and painful skin disease than medicines already on the market, according to results from two clinical trials.
There was a "night and day difference" in the results from bimekizumab compared against two establi...
Wildfire Smoke Can Trigger Eczema, Study Finds
- Cara Murez
- April 22, 2021
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When wildfires choked the air and turned the skies orange throughout the American West in recent years, they caused a variety of health problems from coughs and runny noses to life-threatening heart attacks and strokes.
But eczema and other skin issues were a result of t...
Diet Change Cured One Woman's Rare Leg Ulcers
- Cara Murez
- February 24, 2021
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For people who have livedoid vasculopathy, which causes painful ulcers on the feet and lower legs, new research may bring newfound hope.
The disease is a rare medical mystery with no known cause and no commonly accepted cure, according to researchers who outlined the cas...
How to Care for Your Skin During Radiation Therapy
- Robert Preidt
- October 21, 2020
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Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.
Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy can cause.
"During radiation therapy, ...
What's Source of 'Stinging Water'? Jellyfish Release Toxic Mucus
- Robert Preidt
- February 19, 2020
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The mystery of "stinging water" has been solved, scientists say.
Stinging water is the seawater near and around upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea) -- and swimmers can get stinging, itchy skin while submerged in it, even if they have no direct contact with the c...
Prescription-Strength Steroid Creams Sold Over-the-Counter Can Be Dangerous
- Elizabeth Heubeck
- January 23, 2020
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Rubbing cream into your skin to calm an itchy rash may seem harmless, but not all topical anti-itch formulas are created equal.
"People don't understand the potential dangers of prescription-strength steroid creams," said Dr. Lawrence Green, clinical professor of der...
Ever Get a Rash from Your Skin Cream or Makeup? Here's Why
- Steven Reinberg
- January 3, 2020
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Skin creams and cosmetics can sometimes produce rashes instead of a beautiful complexion, but why has been a mystery until now.
A new study suggests that some chemicals in these products remove natural fats in skin cells, which might be why they trigger allergic reac...
Mercury in Creams, Feces in Cosmetics: Beware Bargain Beauty Products
- Serena Gordon
- October 18, 2019
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Stocking up on the latest beauty products can be costly. Is it possible to save money and still put your best face forward?
You may luck out and find things on sale at reputable retailers. But beware of prices that seem too good to be true on the internet or from se...
Ditch the Itch: Researchers Find New Drug to Fight Hives
- Dennis Thompson
- October 2, 2019
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A new drug to treat chronic hives is producing solid results in clinical trials, and could be available to people suffering with the maddening itchy welts within a year or so, researchers say.
Ligelizumab works by targeting an immune system antibody called immunoglo...
Insect Stings Are Just a Buzzkill for Most Folks
- Robert Preidt
- July 16, 2019
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Although unwelcome, insect stings pose a serious risk threat to only a small percentage of people, a medical expert says.
"While millions of people suffer insect stings, true allergic reactions occur in a mere 0.4 to 0.8% of children and up to 3% of adults," ...
Is Peanut Allergy 'Immunotherapy' Causing More Harm Than Good?
- Dennis Thompson
- April 26, 2019
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The idea behind immunotherapy for peanut allergy is appealing in its simplicity: Ask a patient to eat tiny amounts of peanut every day, and over time their immune system will become desensitized to it.
Unfortunately, this cure might be doing more harm than the allergy ...
How to Avoid Skin Problems When You Garden
- Robert Preidt
- April 22, 2019
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As you dig into gardening this spring, be sure you don't plant the seeds of skin problems, an expert advises.
"Adverse skin reactions from gardening are very common and may include bug bites and stings, plant-induced rashes, and cuts and infections," said Dr. Sonya K...
Itchy Skin Common Alongside Kidney Disease
- Robert Preidt
- April 11, 2019
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Itchy skin can make you miserable. And it's a common problem for many people with chronic kidney disease, even those not on dialysis, a new study finds.
"One of the main goals of managing chronic disease is alleviating symptoms; however, this is only possible when we...
Why Do Some Kids With Eczema Develop Food Allergies?
- Robert Preidt
- February 27, 2019
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Researchers have added to a growing body of evidence that skin plays a major role in food allergies.
Their study of 62 children with eczema found that those with food allergies had skin irregularities not present on others.
Those irregularities included a l...