In a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, scientists from King’s College London have found that young children with severe eczema infected with Staphylococcus aureus (SA) bacterium, are at a higher risk of developing a food allergy.1 Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is found in the nose and the skin of healthy […]
Snail slime is the magic antidote for psoriasis, eczema and restless leg syndrome, according to Kieran Corley, owner of one million snails on his Monaghan farm. He has been collecting the creatures’ mucin, or slime, to provide a topical cream solution for skin problems and has been increasing his product list to include anti-ageing creams […]
Dairy is often thought to worsen eczema, but dermatologists say there is rarely a link between the two. Eczema is a common condition, affecting approximately 20% of children in Ireland. Many children will grow out of the skin condition before puberty, but up to 3% of adults continue to suffer from it. Eczema is inflammation […]
It is that time of year in which your skin feels extra dry and itchy. About 30% of everyone in the United States deals with atopic dermatitis or eczema year-round. News On 6 talked to a local doctor and a research site manager, who are working on a national trial to help treat the chronic […]