Category Archives: Eczema

Mom Tips: Relief for Baby Eczema Help is on the way for babies who suffer from eczema and severely dry skin. The cold weather can be especially hard on babies. We've teamed up with AVEENO t... By: momtrends … Continue reading →

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Between seven and 10 percent of adults in the US have atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema. And many of them have a moderate to severe form of the skin disorder. "The chronic itch, similar to patients that have chronic pain, interferes with every aspect of their life," said Dr. Jonathan Silverberg, a Northwestern Medicine dermatologist. Silverberg says when moisturizers and emollients don't soothe the skin, more aggressive treatment is prescribed, like topical or oral steroids, or sedating antihistamines. "Many patients report this phenomenon that they're distracted because of their itch or because they're sleep deprived," Silverberg said. But Silverberg says he's noticed a troubling trend and set out a year ago to study it more closely. He says adults with eczema are at a greater risk of accidental injury, and it could be directly related to the side effects of their medications. Silverberg says sedatives cause fatigue, and steroids can lead to bone density problems. "More and more as we see these patterns, I'm almost never using sedating antihistamines anymore," Silverberg said. Silverberg says until better options are developed to treat eczema and itch, doctors need to advise patients to think about strategies to minimize … Continue reading →

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 29-Oct-2014 Contact: Erin Elizabeth White ewhite@northwestern.edu 847-491-4888 The JAMA Network Journals @JAMA_current Adults with eczema had a higher prevalence of fracture and bone or joint injury (FBJI), as well as other types of injury-causing limitations, in a nationally representative sample of patients with a history of the chronic inflammatory disorder that can cause skin itching and result in sleep disturbance, according to a study published online by JAMA Dermatology. Patients with eczema have multiple risk factors for injury that can include sleep impairment, the use of sedating antihistamines and coexisting psychological illnesses. However, the risk of fracture and other injury-causing limitations in adults with eczema has been largely unexplored. Fractures are a public health issue and that burden is expected to increase in the coming decades as the population ages, according to background information in the study. Nitin Garg, M.D., and Jonathan I. Silverberg, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., of Northwestern University, Chicago, examined the association of eczema with increased risk of injury in a nationally representative sample of 34,500 adults (ages 18 to 85 years) with a history of eczema over the past 12 months. The prevalence of eczema was 7.2 percent and the prevalence of any injury-causing … Continue reading →

Sending selfies to a dermatologist may be as good as visiting them in person Study compared people who sent selfies to their doctor with face-to-face care Little difference in the percentage of people whose problem cleared over a year Experts said an online system for treating skin problems may work just as well By Madlen Davies for MailOnline Published: 08:35 EST, 29 October 2014 | Updated: 09:19 EST, 29 October 2014 114 shares 14 View comments Sending doctors a 'skin selfie' may help treat eczema just as well as going to a clinic in person Selfies are often associated with self-obsessed celebrities and people who are just a little bit vain. But they could help cure eczema and save visiting the clinic, according to new research. Sending a doctor a 'skin selfie' may help clear the problem just as well as going in person, the study found. Original post: How SELFIES can help cure skin conditions … Continue reading →

Abstract Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. It is a member of Asteraceae/Compositae family and represented by two common varieties viz. German Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). The dried flowers of chamomile contain many terpenoids and flavonoids contributing to its medicinal properties. Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. Essential oils of chamomile are used extensively in cosmetics and aromatherapy. Many different preparations of chamomile have been developed, the most popular of which is in the form of herbal tea consumed more than one million cups per day. In this review we describe the use of chamomile in traditional medicine with regard to evaluating its curative and preventive properties, highlight recent findings for its development as a therapeutic agent promoting human health. Keywords: chamomile, dietary agents, flavonoids, polyphenols, human health The interplay of plants and human health has been documented for thousands of years (13). Herbs have been integral to both traditional and non-traditional forms of medicine dating back at least 5000 years (2, 46). The enduring popularity of herbal medicines … Continue reading →

Eczema Treatment Options : How To Cure Eczema Home Remedies For Eczema By: Good Natural Remedies … Continue reading →

Atopic dermatitis (AD) also known as atopic eczema or eczema[1] is a type of dermatitis, an inflammatory, relapsing, non-contagious and itchy skin disorder.[2] It has been given names like "prurigo Besnier," "neurodermatitis," "endogenous eczema," "flexural eczema," "infantile eczema," and "prurigo diathsique".[3] People with AD often have dry and scaly skin that spans the entire body, except perhaps the diaper area, and intensely itchy red, splotchy, raised lesions to form in the bends of the arms or legs, face, and neck.[4][5][6][7][8] These lesions then weep, crack, swell, and crust over.[8] These lesions are at a heightened risk for bacterial, fungal, or viral colonisation.[8] The cause of AD is not known, although there is some evidence of genetic factors, and some evidence that growing up in a sanitary environment encourages AD.[5] It seems to have a genetic component. Many people with AD have a family history of atopy. Atopy is an immediate-onset allergic reaction such as asthma, food allergies, AD or hay fever.[4][5] In 2006 it was discovered that mutations in the gene for the production of filaggrin strongly increased the risk for developing atopic dermatitis. Most importantly two mutations were found that affect approximately 5% of people in Western Europe that … Continue reading →

Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the most common form of eczema. It mainly affects children, but can continue into adulthood. Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked. It is a long-term, or chronic, condition. Atopic eczemacommonly occurs in areas with folds of skin, such as: Atopic eczema can vary in severity andmost people are only mildly affected. Severe symptoms include cracked, sore and bleeding skin. People with atopic eczema usuallyhave periods when symptoms are less noticeable, as well as flare-ups when symptoms become more severe, needing additional treatment. Read more about thesymptoms of atopic eczema. The exact cause of atopic eczema is unknown. However, it often occurs in people whogetallergies ("atopic" means sensitivity to allergens). Atopic eczema can run in families and often occurs alongside other conditions, such asasthma and hay fever. Readmore information about thecauses of atopic eczema. Atopic eczema clears up or significantly improves in many childrenas they get older. Inabout 53%of cases,atopic eczema clears up by the timea child reaches 11 years of age, and in 65% of cases it clears up by 16 years of age. Excerpt from: Atopic eczema - NHS Choices … Continue reading →

Although there is no cure for atopic eczema, treatments can ease the symptoms. Children with atopic eczema normally find their symptoms naturally improve over time. Medications used to treat atopic eczema most commonly include: Your GP will prescribe emollients for dry skin and the weakest effective topical corticosteroid. Different strengths are needed for different parts of the body. As long as the eczema is not infected, certain dressings or bandagesknown as dry wraps, wet wraps and occlusive dressings may alsobeapplied by a healthcare professional. They work by reducing itchiness, preventing scratching and helping to stop the skin from drying out. Other medicines used to ease the symptoms of eczema include: Your GP will prescribe additional medication as and when it is needed. As well as medication, there are thingsyou cando yourself at home to help easesymptoms. Eczema is often itchy andscratching itcan aggravate the skin, eventually causing it to thicken. Scratching your skin alsoincreases the risk of your eczema becoming infected with bacteria. More: Atopic eczema - Treatment - NHS Choices - Your health ... … Continue reading →

There are many different forms of eczema, also called excema, and this means that there also many different eczema causes. Some people only classify the eczema causes into 2 groups, externally triggered and internally triggered. To help you better understand the nature of your eczema, this article will explain subgroups of externally and internally triggered eczema. It is important for you to understand specifically what causes eczema in order to seek the right type of treatment. First, you should understand the difference between the external and internal causes of eczema. Externally is typically when you come into direct contact with a substance that caused a reaction. If the substance has touched your skin and caused a reaction, then the outbreak will typically only be on the surface of the skin that actually contacted the trigger. While it is easy to come into contact with an external trigger, it is also easier to identify and control these triggers. Internal triggers cause an extreme reaction by your immune system and the skin begins to react internally, at the cellular level. These reactions are typically from a combination of internal triggers, such as an allergen and a hormone imbalance occurring at the same … Continue reading →