Skin diseases

Acne (31)
Dermatitis (3)
Eczema (17)
Lupus (4)
Psoriasis (12)
Skin disease (18)
Vitiligo (1)

Synopsis: 5. medicine & health: 1. diseases: Diseases: Skin diseases:

Researchers and biomedical companies around the world began to investigate the potential of helminthic therapy for treating conditions ranging from asthma to autism to psoriasis.

and the firm is planning studies on psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, type 1 diabetes and children with autism."

seen in such human diseases as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, might also occur in the wild.

Traditionally, industrial disease claims have related to asthma, asbestos-related illnesses, dermatitis, allergies and occupational deafness and tinnitus.

A recent study by the Health And Safety Executive reported that up to 70 per cent of hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage, such as dermatitis

The dead pig problem is then, like teenage acne, just another awkward byproduct of China s rapid growth spurt.

(and presumably more germs) were less likely to have allergies and eczema. Since then the theory has been cited as a possible explanation for everything from multiple sclerosis to hay fever and autism.

hay fever and eczema. But the farm dwellers differed from their non-farm peers in several ways:

You may experience a drop in blood pressure asthma and skin reactions such as hives or eczema. An allergic reaction to food can cause serious illness and in some cases death.

The Greenland studies with Inuit populations found they don't suffer much from psoriasis a skin disease that causes painful inflammation redness and scales.

which causes psoriasis to spread. When researchers tested the impact of omega-3s on people with psoriasis after 10 weeks 60 percent of subjects experienced a decrease in the area of skin affected by the condition and a decrease in cell proliferation and skin inflammation.

Apparently the dose is essential. As the authors have said while the work is promising more research is needed to understand the mechanism and doses and why it works for some but not others.

which cause psoriasis new research is finding it inhibits proliferation of cancer cells in the breast prostate and colon.

As a supplement people use it topically to treat psoriasis and lice or consume it for liver protection

Wildlife experts often see wild animals suffering from various stages of sarcoptic mange a skin disease that causes animals'hair to fall out

C. lupus (gray wolf) C. rufus (red wolf) C. lycaon (Eastern wolf) Though wolves once roamed far and wide they are very scarce today.

Sometimes references include an entire dish for example a skin condition called tinea versicolor is characteristic by its spaghetti and meatball appearance.

Six million adults age 20 and older have reported being diagnosed with gout according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases (NIAMS.

Some people use Vitamin b12 supplements to help treat male infertility sleep disorders depression inflammatory bowel disease asthma multiple sclerosis allergies and the skin condition vitiligo.

Combining avocado oil and Vitamin b12 in a topical treatment can supposedly improve psoriasis or eczema symptoms and Vitamin b12 is said also to help reduce ringing in the ears and swollen tendons.

Vitamin b12 supplements can treat a deficiency but dietitians recommend getting your Vitamin b12 from food if possible before trying a supplement.

if Vitamin b12 supplements have an effect on allergies multiple sclerosis psoriasis and other immune system problems. And there is too little evidence to see

Limited research supports that Vitamin b12 supplements are effective at treating shaky leg syndrome eczema and canker sores.

when to the skin to treat psoriasis according to the National Library of Medicine. Vitamin b12 may increase the risk that an artery narrows around a stent a device that widens a blocked artery.

Likewise the acne-fighting drug minocycline a derivative of tetracycline stains teeth. Even relatively common drugs such as antihistamines and blood pressure medications can sometimes yellow teeth.

Typically children who are susceptible to hay fever may start off with eczema in childhood and then develop food allergies

Avocados are used commonly to help treat psoriasis. As with many other fruits avocados primary risks are related to overconsumption.

One study by researchers at University of California Berkeley found that anarcardic acid is effective at killing the bacteria that causes acne as well as that which causes tooth decay and the erosion of tooth enamel.

one rather disgusting skin disease that his doctors linked to baboon faecal matter, and a fresh perspective on Africa's wild animals.

Alzheimer s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and diabetes. Once the data are shared, the companies will be free to pursue proprietary research towards their own therapies.

This reminds me of the argument about acne and chocolate. Chocolate companies have proven there is no link to acne and chocolate.

But it isn't the chocolate that causes the acne. it's the paraffin they put in the chocolate to make it shine

and look pretty that causes the acne. wow symptoms got auto-corrected to systems. nice PS.

I find most they arguments to be utter BS the majority of Pro vaccine websites are run by the drug companies.

Typical diseases in this respect are foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) African horse sickness (AHS) lumpy skin disease (LSD) and camel pox.

Research on lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness shows that outbreaks of these diseases occur at the end of the rainy season (in November and December.

Furthermore the probability of developing eczema was almost twice as high for these children. After already being able to demonstrate the influence of prenatal smoking on regulatory T-cell numbers in cord blood from our LINA study the current epidemiological investigation delves even deeper into molecular processes Dr. Gunda Herberth

which causes chronic skin conditions: We are currently investigating the use of these new materials for biomedical applications such as drug/gene delivery cross linkable hydrogel materials and skin adhesives.

in case of autoimmune disorders such as diabetes or lupus it might be possible to attenuate the immune response by blocking the formation of a memory pool.

M p h. This work was supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases (AR#053205 and also AR/AG41398) and by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's Framingham Heart Study (N01

#Fast food diet linked to asthma and eczema severity in kids, large study findseating three or more weekly servings of fast food is linked to the severity of allergic asthma eczema

and rhinitis among children in the developed world indicates a large international study published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

and eczema; and their weekly diet. Questions focused particularly on the severity of symptoms over the preceding 12 months--including frequency

but a fast food diet was associated still with symptoms across all centres--except for current eczema

Three or more weekly servings were linked to a 39%increased risk of severe asthma among teens and a 27%increased risk among children as well as to the severity of rhinitis and eczema overall.

If the associations between fast foods and the symptom prevalence of asthma rhinoconjunctivitis and eczema is causal then the findings have major public health significance owing to the rising consumption of fast foods globally they conclude.

#Fermented milk made by lactococcus lactis H61 improves skin of healthy young womenthere has been much interest in the potential for using probiotic bacteria for treating skin diseases and other disorders.

Although many reports have addressed the effect of lactic acid bacteria on skin properties in subjects with skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis few studies have involved healthy humans explains lead investigator Hiromi Kimoto-Nira Phd

Season-associated effects are an important factor in skin condition says Kimoto-Nira. Skin disorders such as psoriasis and senile xerosis tend to exacerbate in winter.

Melanin provides varying degrees of brown coloration at the skin surface and melanin content is affected by internal and external factors such as age race and sunlight exposure.

There's even a reference to an entire dish as a skin condition called tinea versicolor is denoted by its'spaghetti and meatball'appearance.

These can include parasitic infections chronic skin conditions or congenital hairlessness. Â In some cases exposure to the sun can worsen an existing condition.

Animals with autoimmune skin diseases must be protected carefully from the sun for example. And areas of the skin that were covered by fur

#Acne cant be prevented or cured, but it can be treated effectivelyacne just won't go away. The skin condition characterized by unsightly blemishes remains one of the most common disorders there is with an estimated 80 percent of all people having outbreaks at some point in their lives.

Acne doesn't discriminate by gender or race and while it's most common in adolescents

and young adults it can appear at later ages especially in women. There's no way to prevent acne there's no cure

and today's over-the-counter remedies contain the same basic ingredients as those on drugstore shelves decades ago.

And acne won't just go away: Not treating it can actually make things worse. But acne can be treated effectively.

Recent advances in both medications and approaches to care have reduced significantly the impact it once had on both skin and self-esteem.

because there are so many more options for treating acne said Sarah Taylor M d. a dermatologist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical center.

We're much better equipped to deal with all different types of acne. Acne occurs when the skin's pores become clogged.

Each pore opens to a hair follicle containing a gland that produces oil called sebum which helps keep skin soft.

--thus partially accounting for acne flare-ups in teens and pregnant women--and heredity can be a factor

but research has shown that acne is caused not by dirty skin or by eating chocolate pizza or greasy foods.

While nonprescription acne medications aren't necessarily all that new or improved or that different from each other they can be effective on mild acne.

Over-the-counter products can work in many cases said William Huang M d. another Wake Forest Baptist dermatologist.

Acne can cause them a lot of stress and affect their emotional well-being so they want something that works right away

Dermatologists generally don't treat many patients with mild acne because those problems can be cleared up by the proper use of consumer products

Instead Taylor said We tend to see people whose acne is out of control and has not been helped by OTC products or prescriptions from their regular doctor.

the acne is bad (with for example a lot of redness around pimples or the appearance of cysts) getting worse or spreading;

--which are coupled frequently in a single lotion gel or other delivery substance--in combination with oral antibiotics to address multiple causes and effects of acne.

The treatment depends on the severity of the acne the type of acne where it's located and the patient's individual preference and motivation for treatment.

And they're generally more cognizant of the psychological damage that acne can inflict. Whether it's because of personal experience

I'd say dermatologists as a whole are much more sensitive to the psychosocial aspects of acne than in the past Huang said.

Or empathy really because I had acne too when I was a teen. But no matter how understanding dermatologists are they--like other clinicians--face the problem of getting patients to follow their instructions.

and encouraging text messages can help increase teenage patients'proper use of acne medications Consistency is the whole key to treating acne Taylor said.

Besides diabetes, the herb is reported also to cure a wide spectrum of ailments like skin diseases, fractures, bruises, constipation, hemorrhages, and rheumatoid arthritis.

and eczema in children, say researchers who have looked at global disease and dietary patterns. Data from more than 500,000 children in more than 50 countries suggests poor diet may be to blame for rising levels of these allergy-related conditions.

such as take-away burgers, risked severe asthma, eczema and itchy, watery eyes. Eating plenty of fruit appears to be protective, Thorax journal reports.

Eating three or more portions of fruit a week cut the risk of severe asthma, eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis by between 11%and 14%.

"If the associations between fast foods and the symptom prevalence of asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis and eczema is causal,

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