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02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

How can nutrients help with dermatitis?

A person’s nutritional status affects his body’s immune function. Scientific evidence of this has sparked interest in the possible role dietary factors play in the pathogenesis of skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD). While food allergies and elimination diets have been studied in relation to atopy — a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases — the impact […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers examine role of micronutrients in atopic dermatitis

Researchers from the University of California, Davis and the University of Arizona conducted a systematic search to evaluate the role of oral micronutrients in atopic dermatitis (AD). Their review was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The pathophysiology of AD involves a complex interplay between immune system dysfunction, genetics and environmental factors. Because nutritional status influences immune function, scientists are […]

03/18/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Beat itchy skin – by shining a light on it?

Scientists have found a new way to relieve itchy skin without resorting to potentially harmful scratching. An experimental method devised by Italian researchers used a certain type of light to get rid of itchiness and prevent the annoying sensation from coming back for months afterward. Most people know the annoying experience of suddenly needing to scratch a particularly hard-to-reach spot […]

11/20/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Chinese Medicine formula dong quai found to improve pruritus and skin inflammation

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that commonly occurs in children, but may also occur in adults. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that the topical application of dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as female ginseng, can help provide relief from the condition’s symptoms. The researchers induced atopic dermatitis […]

08/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists suggest therapeutic bathing to treat atopic dermatitis

The next time your skin feels itchy, you might want to take a bath first: Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea suggest bathing in spring water is a safe way to treat symptoms of atopic dermatitis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the benefits of balneotherapy in high-concentration mineral spring water on […]

08/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Balneotherapy demonstrates protective properties against atopic dermatitis

Balneotherapy using high-mineral spring water could be a safe alternative for treating symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the effects of bathing in high-concentration mineral spring water (HMW) on redox balance and immune modulation in an animal model for atopic dermatitis using 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). Researchers applied DNCB on the […]

07/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The extract of the quince seeds proven to keep your skin healthy

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that affects more than 18 million adults in the U.S. alone. Researchers from Shinshu University in Japan recently demonstrated the potential of the quince plant (Cydonia oblonga Miller) in preventing and treating keratinocyte-associated skin inflammations in atopic dermatitis using human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT and mouse models. Quince, in particular, […]

07/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Treating atopic dermatitis with quince seeds

In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers suggest that the quince plant (Cydonia oblonga Miller) could be used to prevent and treat atopic dermatitis. Researchers from Shinshu University in Japan analyzed the effect quince seed extracts on keratinocyte-associated skin inflammation, as well as using mouse models. The researchers looked at how the ethanolic extract of […]

06/18/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Dermatologists now treating eczema by spraying the skin with live bacteria

For years, people diagnosed with the skin problem, eczema, had no other choice but to consistently put topical creams to alleviate their symptoms. Despite their best efforts, the itchy rash typically persists, causing the skin to dry out and sometimes even lead to infections. An ongoing clinical trial led by researchers from the NIH’s National Institute of […]

12/14/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Your water could be causing your eczema: Hard water found to damage the protective barrier on skin

Science has found evidence that your tap water — yes, the same water you use when you take a shower — can harm you and can even lead to eczema. Experts from the King’s College London and the University of Sheffield have found that exposure of the skin to hard water (defined as water with […]

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