What is Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis? Info from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Fast Facts: An Easy-to-Read Series of Publications for the Public….more at National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Eczema: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment at the National Library of Medicine
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes….more at U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Information on Types of Eczema from the American Academy of Dermatology
Eczema, also called ‘dermatitis,’ is not one specific skin condition. Several types of eczema exist, and sometimes a person develops more than one type…….more at American Academy of Dermatology.
Eczema, What is it? From the National Library of Medicine
Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Factors that can cause eczema include other diseases, irritating substances, allergies and your genetic makeup. Eczema is not contagious.....more at the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
Balance is the Key to Production of Healthy Skin
NIAMS-supported scientists at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Palo Alto and at Stanford University have discovered a mechanism that contributes to differentiation of skin cells during normal skin growth. Understanding the processes that regulate normal skin growth may provide a better understanding of and lead to the development of therapies for diseases such as eczema and skin cancer. The study appeared in a recent issue of the journal Genes & Development... more at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Daily Skin Care Essential to Control Atopic Dermatitis
When looking for a safe and effective way to control atopic dermatitis, do not overlook dermatologist-recommended skin care. It can reduce flare-ups, decrease the need for medication, and improve response to treatment…..more at American Academy of Dermatology
Frequency of application of topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema.
This appraisal relates to the frequency of application of topical corticosteroids in the treatment of atopic eczema. It does not include the use of topical agents that combine corticosteroids with other active agents (for example, antimicrobials or salicylic acid).....more at National Guideline Clearinghouse.
Abstract: Does eczema lead to asthma?
The nature of the relationship between eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis has been controversial. It has been commonly held that these disorders, while sharing genetic and environmental risk factors, are unrelated disorders that may develop sequentially along an atopic pathway. Conversely, the link between eczema and these later-onset respiratory disorders may be causal...See Abstract at PubMed.
Abstract: Burden of Skin Diseases
Skin diseases are among the most common health problems worldwide and are associated with a considerable burden. The burden of skin disease is a multidimensional concept that encompasses psychological, social and financial consequences of the skin disease on the patients, their families and on society. Chronic and incurable skin diseases, such as psoriasis and eczema, are associated with significant morbidity in the form of physical discomfort and impairment of patients' quality of life; whereas malignant diseases, such as malignant melanoma, carry substantial mortality. With the availability of a wide range of health status and quality-of-life measures, the effects of most skin diseases on patients' lives can be measured efficiently. The aim of this review is to present some of the published data in order to highlight the magnitude of the burden associated with some common skin diseases and also to suggest ways to quantify this burden of skin disease.
Abstract: Clinical inquiries. Do nonmedicated topicals relieve childhood eczema?
Emollients are effective first-line treatment to decrease symptoms of eczema and reduce the need to use steroids in children. Tar preparations work, but compliance may be limited. Gamma-linoleic acid preparations, borage oil, and evening primrose oil show efficacy in small studies...See Abstract at PubMed.
Abstract: Diagnosis and treatment of venous eczema.
Venous eczema is part of a continuum of venous disease that affects around 20% of people over 70 years of age. It is not always appropriately diagnosed and treated. This article aims to enable community nurses to understand the pathophysiology of venous disease and how to offer evidence based management to patients with this condition...See Abstract at PubMed.
Abstract: Advanced practice in the management of children with eczema.
Undertaking a physical assessment, making a diagnosis and prescribing treatment are traditionally the domain of medical practitioners. For some childhood illnesses, these activities are now undertaken by nurse consultants and advanced nurse practitioners, particularly in nurse-led community services. A case example of a child with eczema is used to explore the scope of the advanced nurse practitioner role...See Abstract at PubMed.
Abstract: Atopic dermatitis and alternative management strategies.
A discussion of the significance of studies published over the previous year regarding the pathogenesis and treatment of atopic dermatitis, including prevention, skin care, environmental modifications, nutrition, education, and anti-inflammatory medications...See Abstract at PubMed.
Abstract: Clinical implications of aging skin: cutaneous disorders in the elderly.
Aging skin undergoes progressive degenerative change. Structural and physiologic changes that occur as a natural consequence of intrinsic aging combined with the effects of a lifetime of ongoing cumulative extrinsic damage and environment insult (e.g. overexposure to solar radiation) can produce a marked susceptibility to dermatologic disorders in the elderly. As skin ages, the vasculature progressively atrophies. The supporting dermis also deteriorates, with collagen and elastin fibers becoming sparse and increasingly disordered...See Abstract at PubMed.
Abstract: New and Existing Therapeutic Options for Hand Eczema
There is not, as yet, a standardized system for the classification of hand eczema. Warshaw et al., however, outlined a comprehensive clinical classification of hand eczema based on an extensive literature review, as well as from personal experience...See Abstract at PubMed.
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