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Acupuncture reduces itch in atopic eczema by Joseph Alban Licensed Acupuncturist Posted Mon 14 May 2012 12:23pm Atopic eczema causes profound itching.  Often the itching is the first sign of the condition and scratching leads to the inflammation. A recent research report examined (1).  This study was quite sophisticated.  They compared acupuncture versus antihistamine treatment to reduce itching.  They also compared acupuncture and antihistamine to a ... Read on »
Atopic Eczema ~ Follow-Up by Angeline Patient Expert Posted Sat 20 Dec 2008 5:52pm Today we went to Singapore’s National Skin Centre for a follow-up on Binbin’s Atopic Eczema. Read here if you want to know how serious his case is. I’m so glad that the doctor say there is an improvement. Anyhow, he still prescribed a milder steroid this time as compared to the first visit ~ Dhacort Cream. We are supposed to go back for another Read on »
Atopic Eczema by Angeline Patient Expert Posted Tue 21 Oct 2008 9:09am that I was bedridden with Glandular fever. Now this!!? Could this have been prevented? No! How sad. The cause of atopic eczema is not fully known. However, it was known that genes play an important part as atopic eczema often runs in families. But no one from Allan’s nor my family or our ancestors had this! It could also be due to food allergies Read on »
Atopic Dermatitis by Jennifer F. Posted Tue 16 Nov 2010 11:38am Atopic dermatitis is a pruritic disease of unknown origin. It is is an inflammatory, relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder. The disorder is characterized by eczematous lesions, dry skin, and thickening of the skin. Atopic dermatitis may be associated with other atopic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, acute allergic Read on »
Atopic Dermatitis - update on treatment by Poh Tin Tan Posted Wed 14 Oct 2009 10:02pm or frequent systemic infections. Pearls for Practice In children with atopic dermatitis, the first-line treatment is topical corticosteroids, with potency ranging from the least... or older. New treatment modalities for children with atopic dermatitis include education models; bleach bath; wet wraps; and systemic immunomodulatory therapies, including Read on »
Trigger Factors of Atopic Dermatitis by Neil Kao Medical Doctor Posted Thu 09 Apr 2009 7:14pm be necessary to effectively kill the bacteria. 11. Poor skin care from insufficient use of: scent-free and dye-free lotions or medications for atopic dermatitis. If your atopic dermatitis is getting worse, try to objectively look at these triggers in your life. I often end up counseling patients or parents about reducing their exposures to triggers, better Read on »
Eczema and Dermatitis: How to treat eczema and dermatitis naturally by Danny & Susan S. Health Maven Posted Mon 26 Jan 2009 3:37pm Eczema and Dermatitis Two types of eczema Eczema due to external or exogenous factors (usually referred to as Contact Dermatitis) is usually treated by eliminating the irritant in the external environment, which will usually result in the successful treatment of eczema. Endogenous eczema, or atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inflammatory skin Read on »
Causes And Symptoms Of Types Of Eczema by Lucy J. Patient Expert Posted Thu 02 Dec 2010 1:24am . Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is the most common type of that. Atopic dermatitis is also called dermatitis or atopic eczema. The cause of atopic dermatitis is thought to be genetic. An itchy, inflamed rash is a common symptom of atopic dermatitis. The rash may also be dry and flaky or weeping. Of the young children who develop atopic Read on »
Acupuncture Stops Eczema Itching by Steven S. Healthy Living ProfessionalComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted Fri 27 Aug 2010 5:59am at the correct points showed a significant reduction in type I hypersensitivity itch in patients with atopic eczema.” Another study performed in Israel two years ago looked at the effectiveness of both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema). In this study 20 patients between the ages of 13 Read on »
Cure for Eczema? by Sandy H. Healthy Living ProfessionalComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted Wed 22 Oct 2008 4:24pm 1 Comment a dramatic effect on on sufferer of atopic eczema. Eczema is a group of inflammatory skin disorders that cause dry, itchy, flaky, red and sore skin. Atopic eczema the most common... steroid treatments by 4 days a month. Well I don't know about you but I would hardly call this dramatic. Researchers have acknowledged that severe and widespread atopic eczema Read on »