There are two types of immunotherapy: Allergy shots have been shown to be a modestly effective add-on approach and may help reduce the frequency or severity of eczema flares. The procedure typically ...
Moisturising well and using a humidifier are part of the right eczema treatment in winter as the cold weather can trigger a flare-up. The cold air can trigger an eczema flare-up. Image courtesy: ...
Eczema is not contagious. Eczema-like rashes can sometimes be caused by infectious ... Because of its impact on the immune system, you shouldn’t get the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine while ...
The prevalence of eczema in Singapore has been largely stable in the past decade, affecting about one in five children and one in 10 adults. But the number of people stricken with moderate to severe ...
Eczema is now a worldwide epidemic. In the UK up to one-fifth of school-age children and one in 12 adults suffer from it. It is itchy, painful and often unsightly, reduces the quality of life and ...
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...