MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'eczema'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953063&cid=t_125061_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F21%2Fwhat-works-for-eczema-patient-study-results%2F For the live-updated, interactive version of this infographic, click here. Itchy, dry, red, crusty, flaking skin. Roughly 10% of the population is affected by Eczema. At CureTogether, 952 people have joined our Eczema study so far, contributing 1034 data points on treatments that worked and didn’t work for them. Here are the latest results. So what works best for patients with Eczema? Triamcinolone, avoiding allergens, moisturizing frequently, Elocon, and avoiding sweating take top spots in patient reports. To navigate the graph above: The top right quadrant shows the most popular and effective treatments, and the top left quadrant shows treatments that not many people have tried but that have above-average effectiveness, so they may be options to think about (e.g. Triamcinolone, Eloco... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953063 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:11:03 +0100 4953063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742324&cid=t_125061_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fbreast-cancer-skin-findings%2F In addition to a palpable mass, physical exam in patients with breast cancer sometimes reveals one of the characteristic breast skin changes that can accompany this condition. These are: 1. a chronic, non-healing sore 2. inflammed tissue that does not resolve with antibiotics 3. crusty, itchy nipple resembling eczema 4. nipple deviation 5. dimpled skin in one quadrant of the breast 6. unilateral nipple inversion (caused by subareolar carcinoma) 7. peau d’orange (large prominent skin pores) 8. stiffened, leathery skin (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742324 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:02:58 +0100 4742324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549750&cid=t_125061_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhard-water-is-it-hard-on-your-skin%2F2011.03.04 Hard water is tap water that’s high in minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Hard water isn’t harmful, except the minerals prevent your soap from sudsing. Some people think that hard water is more likely to cause a rash than soft water. Take a recent patient of mine: He moved his family to San Diego from the East Coast (good move this winter, no?) After they moved here, they noticed their skin became dry and itchy. He blamed San Diego’s notoriously hard water and installed a water softener in the main water line. It was costly, but did it improve their skin? A recent study from the UK looked at this question: Does hard water worsen eczema? The answer was no, it doesn’t. Water hardness did not seem to have any impact on eczema, the most common skin rash. What’s more important t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549750 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:00:50 +0100 4549750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540740&cid=t_125061_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FvYbfYVPhvKU%2F A French court has ruled that a critical article published by the Prescrire medical journal did not tarnish the reputation of the Protopic eczema ointment that is sold by Astellas Pharma, which sued the publication for denigrating its medication. The decision by the Paris tribunal was closely watched because the lawsuit raised concerns about the ability of medical journals in France, and perhaps elsewhere, to freely publish critiques that drugmakers may find offensive without fear of being taken to court. A 2009 article questioned the preventive use of the ointment and maintained the risk-benefit balance was negative. Astellas, which was seeking nearly $14,000 in damages, charged the piece was misleading and suggested the criticism was part of a smear campaign. Prescrire countered that &#... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540740 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:29:11 +0100 4540740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318545&cid=t_125061_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F0gDxfTnIjKY%2F Here is an interesting development: Astellas Pharma has filed a lawsuit against Prescrire, a medical journal that is published by a non-profit organization, for publishing articles the drugmaker maintains has tarnished the reputation of its Protopic ointment used to treat eczema. An article run last year questioned the preventive use of the ointment and maintained the risk-benefit balance was negative. An Astellas spokeswoman writes us to say that the drugmaker believes the article is “misleading.” The magazine counters that “freedom of expression and exercise of freedom of criticism are at stake,” according to Le Figaro), which also reported the drugmaker believes the criticism is part of a smear campaign. Prescrire has run several articles, actually, about the oin... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318545 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:03:17 +0100 4318545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118763&cid=t_125061_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fwiskott-aldrich-syndrome-classic-clinical-triad%2F eczema, recurrent infections, thrombocytopenia (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118763 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:25:37 +0100 4118763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767163&cid=t_125061_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F19%2Fthe-skin-disease-race-is-on%2F Do you have a skin disease? If you do, please join the race. CureTogether is excited to announce a new research project we’re collaborating on. Researchers Suephy Chen, Adam Sperduto, and Bob Swerlick at Emory University are doing a study to compare whether online recruiting methods can beat their traditional in-clinic recruiting methods. Basically, they want to see whether CureTogether or in-person methods can get more people to answer a skin disease survey. Here’s your chance to help show the power of online communities. “Please click here if you have been diagnosed with eczema/atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, or acne and would like to learn more about participating in a clinic research study conducted by the Emory University School of Medic... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767163 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:19:12 +0100 3767163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666246&cid=t_125061_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F166%2Feczema-treatment-with-hydrocortisone-or-natural-shea-butter%2F Hydrocortisone is sometimes recommended as an eczema treatment.  It is a weak steroid that can be purchased over the counter.  Although steroids do not cure the condition, they do reduce the inflammation pretty quickly. The only problem is that our body’s build up a tolerance to steroids over time.  So they can stop working just as quickly.  If they do continue to work and are used for extended periods of time, they can cause the skin to become thin and fragile. If used over large areas of the body, steroids can cause health problems within the body.  We must remember that anything we put on the outside of our bodies can pass through the skin and into the inside of our bodies.  If it is something like a steroid hormone, it can cause a variety of health problems. Steroids repress th... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666246 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:52:19 +0100 3666246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612076&cid=t_125061_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F137%2Fhow-to-choose-the-best-dermatologist-for-you%2F Finding the best dermatologist starts with your schedule.  Doctors that do not offer weekend or evening hours are becoming a thing of the past. Most of us work crazy schedules.  Taking time off to see a “skin doctor” might be frowned upon.  So first you want to find someone with hours that fit into your schedule. Location is another important consideration.  If you have plenty of money, you might consider flying to Michigan to see Nicholas Perricone or flying to New York to see Dennis Gross.  But, you had better call the office first.  Those famous guys might not be taking any new patients. For most of us, taking a flight to have someone evaluate our skin problems is just not realistic.  Ideally, you would choose a location within an hour’s drive of your home.  Some procedure... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612076 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:32:03 +0100 3612076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599331&cid=t_125061_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fstress-management-12-sneaky-symptoms-of-stress%2F photo: Thinkstock For many of us, stress doesn’t manifest itself in pulling our hair out or biting our fingernails into nubs. You may have symptoms of stress that you don’t even realize are tension-related. Forbes clued us into 12 surprising symptoms of stress, and what you can do to help overcome them. 1. Irritable bowel syndrome: Let’s get the most uncomfortable stress-related ailment out of the way. Your brain is connected to your colon through nerves. So when you’re stressed, you may have cramps, constipation, or diarrhea. Try to exercise every day. It will burn energy and help keep your sleep patterns and bowel movements regular. You can also try adding more fiber to your daily diet. 2. Frequent colds: Being stressed weakens your immune system, so you probably ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599331 Tue, 25 May 2010 18:07:15 +0100 3599331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454232&cid=t_125061_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F09%2Fmy-love-hate-relationship-with-dairy-products%2F I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with dairy products. I love, generally speaking, how they taste. I also like the fact that dairy products (e.g. cream, cheese) are relatively rich in protein and fat, and (importantly) not so rich in carbohydrate. Their nutritional profile is, therefore, kinda in line with ‘primal’ foods such [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454232 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:44:45 +0100 3454232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842485&cid=t_125061_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7920 Australia’s judicial system has found baby Gloria’s parents guilty of failing to get proper medical attention for their child who had ezcema and have been sentenced to jail (via Digg.com) The couple’s infant daughter died from an infection her weakened immune system could not fight off in May 2002, after her parents watched her health “deteriorate before their eyes.” The Sams, from Earlwood, were found guilty by a Supreme Court jury in June of their daughter’s manslaughter by gross criminal negligence. The jury found the couple had breached their duty of care as parents by persisting with alternative remedies for their daughter’s skin condition which “plainly weren’t working” instead of seeking conventional medical help. Adults c... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842485 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2842485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469821&cid=t_125061_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FfVuaRDNGDsc%2F I have two children under the age of five, and both are very active lil’ bees! And that’s a good thing, because an active early life helps promote health in the long term. But honestly, sometimes, I wish they would preserve their calories more! You see, my children are born with allergies to dairy, eggs, nuts and seafood. Yeah, all the “good stuff” of calorie-bearing food. No mac-n-cheese, no ice cream or cake or pastry, no peanut butter. I breastfed both of them, which was a savior in the first year (but a pain for me to abstain from food that might be passed to my milk). But it became increasingly difficult as they transitioned to baby and toddler food to find calorie-filled healthy alternatives. And because my children seemed to have inherited my metabolism, they struggle to sta... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469821 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:02:15 +0100 2469821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188088&cid=t_125061_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fdogs-for-autistic-children-preliminary.html The primary purpose of dog adoption is to assist relationship development for many people, often referred to as RDI. So I thought it would be interesting to share what we have experienced to date.Prior to Thatcher’s arrival, we spent six months visiting the dog park on a regular basis as my youngest son had a great fear of dogs. This was a more intensive version of the general desensitization programme for the previous two years.So far we’ve experienced several significant developments. Firstly, both the boys have learned to pronounce ‘th’ in six weeks of daily practice. Secondly, my older son, who has a tendency to speak inaudibly, now manages to speak more loudly on occasions. All of the children have learned that if they do not tidy their toys, the toys are likely to be chewed o... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188088 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:28:00 +0100 2188088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930357&cid=t_125061_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Feczema-bath-emollients-are-not-cost-effective-at-all%2F Are you infected with Eczema? If you are, don’t even think about wasting your money away on your eczema bath emollients. They may not give you enough bank for the buck. Experts predict that the bath emollients are just a waste of money! Well, What is Eczema? This is basically a skin problem that can be persistent. Rashes are accompanied by dryness, with further problems like skin edema, flaking and even blistering. That sounds painful. Here’s a brief look at the emollients that you should stay away from. Although Emollient therapy has been a major therapy for ages, it’s not cost effective. Just imagine how many bath oils and related products you have to buy in order to put an end to the skin reaction problem. At least, I wouldn’t buy those oils. These emol... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930357 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:00:58 +0100 1930357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696857&cid=t_125061_87_f&fid=34882&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbreathspakids.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Feczema-asthma-allergy-links-and-news.html This study looked at 1037 children from a 1972–1973 New Zealand birth cohort: the authors report that whether breast-feeding carries an increased risk for atopy and asthma for a child depends on their gender and the family history of the disease.Breast-fed boys had a 63% increased risk of atopy by age 13 years, and those with atopic mothers had a 95% increased risk but neither of these reached a recognised significance value. Breast-fed boys with atopic fathers had a significantly increased risk for atopy of 639% when compared with those who were not breast-fed. However, breast-feeding did not increase the risk for atopy among boys with atopic mothers. For girls, the risk of atopy at age 13 years was not affected by breastfeeding, maternal atopy, or paternal atopy alone. However, breast-... Breath Spa for Kids blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696857 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:52:00 +0100 696857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682761&cid=t_125061_87_f&fid=34882&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbreathspakids.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Feczema-and-allergy-links-and-news.html When I attended the Allergy Show last week I picked up an information leaflet about allergies in small children that is starting to be distributed in pharmacies and similar places. The slogans that aroused an Amen Corner response were:Allergy care starts with early diagnosisEarly testing prevent allergy symptoms becoming severeThe irritating thing was that there is no follow-up relevant website. The leaflet was supported by an educational grant from Pharmacia Diagnostics. It is not surprising that the leaflet contained the summary advice:Find out to what your child is allergic!Only a doctor can confirm the diagnosis of allergies, using skin testing or appropriate blood tests.Go and visit your doctor for an allergy test!Your child will be tested to identify the substances (allergens) causin... Breath Spa for Kids blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682761 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:58:00 +0100 682761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682762&cid=t_125061_87_f&fid=34882&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbreathspakids.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fchildrens-health-asthma-eczema-and.html Blossom - Stop Allergies Spoiling Childhood A campaign to reduce the social exclusion of children with allergies. The members promise reliable and regularly updated information, advice resources and support. The site is a little light on content at present but it will be interesting to see how this site and campaign mature.Food allergies reported to have increased 12-fold in australian children since 1995 It's a gallimaufrey of numbers and it is hard to avoid the speculation that some of the increase reflects increasing awareness of the symptoms of allergies and a greater readiness by parents to request allergy testing for their children. Nonetheless, it is worth looking at the paediatric trends in food allergy in a community-based allergy practice.Omegas 3 and 6 exposure from early life d... Breath Spa for Kids blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682762 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:26:00 +0100 682762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675473&cid=t_125061_87_f&fid=34882&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbreathspakids.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Flaughter-children-babies-and-eczema.html When a young child had eczema the sleepless nights can disturb the whole family (and neighbours in several directions if the child is particularly vocal about distress). Every so often, I come across a researcher who publishes in some quirky areas and I'm intrigued. I wonder about their research group, who funds their research, how easy they find it to attract research fellows, stuff like that. Sometimes, I think ?!? but most of the time, I wonder about what they are doing with their findings and how they might hope to investigate the biological mechanisms involved or to apply their findings to a wider population.Kimata has published several papers on laughter and eczema; this is the sort of area that piques my interest. When an abstract blips on my quirk-meter, I don't always consult the ... Breath Spa for Kids blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675473 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:37:00 +0100 675473