Home Care for Hand Eczema Works Best
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MONDAY, Dec. 20 (HealthDayNews) -- A home-based treatment using oral medications and a portable tanning unit seems to reduce the symptoms of hand eczema as effectively as treatments done in hospitals, says a Dutch study in the December issue of the Archives of Dermatology.
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NEW YORK  - Alitretinoin, a pill, reduces  the symptoms of chronic hand dermatitis that doesn't respond to  conventional therapy, German researchers report.
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Excessive washing with harsh soaps and abrasive skin care products is blamed for a rise in allergic diseases such as dermatitis.
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NEW YORK  - Oral supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri to the mother during pregnancy and to the infant after birth may help reduce the development of eczema and allergy associated with immunoglobulin E, a key protein involved in the allergic response, according to Swedish researchers.
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TRENTON, N.J. - The wisdom mothers have been dispensing for ages - wash your hands, eat your vegetables, go to bed earlier - turns out to be great advice for avoiding the flu...
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A daily dose of Vitamin E may be able to help the elderly ward off the common cold, a study said.
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A new body is set to regulate a range of complementary therapies such as homeopathy and aromatherapy.
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Pimecrolimus cream provides rapid relief of symptoms and helps promote sleep in young children with eczema, German researchers report.
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NEW YORK  - Parents of children who are in danger of having a serious allergic reaction to certain foods are urged to have an auto-injector on hand to administer a dose of epinephrine in an emergency, to halt any severe reaction. However, parents are often uncomfortable using the device, a survey shows, even when they've been trained to use it.
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Scientists identify two blood chemicals linked to itchy eczema, offering new treatment possibilities.
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In a survey of allergy and asthma patients seen at a private allergy practice in the US, 62 percent expressed an interest in also being treated with complementary
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(HealthDay News) -- Most parents realize that excessive sun exposure can damage the skin and increase the risk of future skin cancer.
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There are gels and ointments to help with the shave, to enhance the shine, to reduce the glare, to help with dryness or oiliness, to block the sun.
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A common antibacterial and antifungal ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpaste also can also guard against skin cancer. The surprise finding was presented Oct. 19 at the
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A lotion which is available over-the-counter in chemists is as effective at treating acne as a course of antibiotics, researchers say.
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Two topical creams used to treat the skin condition eczema need a stronger warning on their labels about the possible risk of cancer, U.S. medical experts said on Tuesday.
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