Category Archives: Eczema

Express News Service BENGALURU:Inflamed, itchy skin that usually appears on the neck, behind the creases of elbows, knees or between buttocks can be the signs of eczema. It is reported that environmental pollution and allergic pollens can also cause eczema in humans, besides high-stress levels and unhealthy food habits. It may cause even blisters, based on the severity of the conditions Continue reading →

I still remember the day it happened. The day I found out my mother had cancer Continue reading →

Aromatherapy is used to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit with aromatic essential oils. Aromatherapy has gained popularity among young adults over the years in forms of diffusers, bathing products, lotions and more. Continue reading →

I WOULD dearly love to be remembered as a storyteller. I like to recall (gardening) tales and traditions especially those from past times, but since modern medicine took us mostly beyond the reach of herbal remedies, no one much bothers anymore with the history of herbs and plants of medicinal value Continue reading →

As the clean beauty movement continues to gain momentum, more skincare brands are looking to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to source natural ingredients that are chemical-free and effective. Big names such as Fresh, Sulwhasoo and Shiseido continue to incorporate popular herbs used in TCM into their formulations, while others such as Wei Beauty, the first Chinese skincare band available at beauty chain Sephora in the United States, have based their entire range on its principles and techniques. For those looking for a more bespoke offering, a visit to your local TCM practitioner may be the answer Continue reading →

Dr. Joshua Zeichner, the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mt. Sinai Hospital, told TODAY the lotion's ingredients are moisturizing and beneficial to the skin. Continue reading →

The heart-rending case of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, the 15-year-old who died in 2016 after buying a baguette containing sesame from Pret a Manger at Heathrow, has perhaps done more than any other in recent years to raise awareness of severe allergic reactions. Her mother wept as an inquest heard how Natasha stopped breathing despite the desperate efforts of her father, who twice injected her with adrenalin; how a junior doctor performed CPR as the aircraft they were on descended into Nice Continue reading →

When you think of salt, the first thing that may come to mind is probably a beautiful ocean that you wouldn't mind visiting for an exotic getaway, or the essential seasoning which all food needs for flavor. Continue reading →

Recap of atopic eczema (RECAP) is a questionnaire instrument with the potential to improve the reporting of eczema control in research and clinical practice, according to study research published in the British Journal of Dermatology. Continue reading →

The World Health Organization states that dermatological (or skin) diseases are amongst the most common of all human health afflictions, affecting approximately 900 million people worldwide at any one time. With so many people impacted, there is a clear need to develop novel therapeutics with the best efficacy and safety profiles as possible. We recently spoke with Robb Knie, CEO of Hoth Therapeutics to learn more about the companys mission, drug development pipeline, and the various dermatological conditions they are designing therapeutics for Continue reading →