Single-strain probiotic treatment had a positive impact on atopic dermatitis (AD) in pediatric patients, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.1 The researchers noted that probiotics gained attention for AD treatment after a study found that they helped to reduce eczema in high-risk infants by half.2 “Probiotics may actively fight pathogenic bacteria by […]
What causes dandruff? Often misunderstood as an outcome of poor hygiene, dandruff is actually a complex and multifaceted problem. If you’re struggling with stubborn dandruff that just won’t go away, it might be more than just the usual flakes – it could be a benign case of seborrheic dermatitis (SD), which is basically a chronic form of […]
Mandy Moore is spreading the word about a childhood rash that is affecting her son. On July 28, the “This Is Us” actor shared three Instagram stories featuring her 2-year-old son, August Harrison Goldsmith, who goes by Gus. Moore detailed how she spent the week hunting down answers soon after he developed a severe rash. […]
With the burden of disease great from atopic disease—asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and atopic eczema—the investigators of a new study stress the importance of including domestic violence and abuse (DVA) as risk factors in public health strategy, based on previous research and their new findings. “Previous studies demonstrated that exposure to domestic violence and abuse is […]
