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Allergic eczema
Infantile eczema, otherwise known as Atopic Dermatitis or Atopic Eczema, is a chronic relapsing itchy disease of the skin. It may commence after the third month of life as a ...read more
Asthma and acupuncture
The incidence of asthma has been steadily increasing in industrialised countries in the past decades. In spite of the introduction of several new drugs for the treatment of asthma, it is still by far the most...read more
Babies and eczema
What is eczema? Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a very common skin disorder. It is characterised by itchiness (pruritus), redness (erythema), and tiny blisters (vesiculation) that appea...read more
Eczema and treatments
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin that causes areas of red, itchy skin. This condition usually starts in early childhood, especially when there is a family history of atopy (ast...read more
Have you got eczema?
You probably have an ALLERGY When Body Language went live this topic had more hits than any other, and I can understand why. My oldest son has suffered from Eczema all his life, and if we ca...read more
Keeping your home clear of dust mites
t’s disconcerting that bugs live in your bed. But there are plenty of them. They’re called house dust mites and they night quietly live off the flakes of skin you shed, or they can make your life ...read more
What constitutes a good allergy practitioner
The Practitioner (doctor or nurse) needs to have plenty of time available for the consultation and a keen interest in allergy is paramount. In Allergology (the study of Allergy) the patient&r...read more
Your daily life and eczema...
This is a condition that may commence after the third month of life as a weepy rash on the face and outer surfaces of arms and legs. In later childhood it becomes a dry scaly itchy rash in the inner creases of the elb...read more
