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A-Z of Allergies

The function of the immune system is to protect the body against foreign substances or hostile invaders such as viruses, bacteria and harmful chemicals.

Borage oil no salve for eczema

Borage oil, sold as starflower oil in health food stores, does not improve symptoms of eczema, says a study in this week's British Medical Journal.

Dermatitis

The terms eczema and dermatitis are used interchangeably.

Eczema and the environment

Health24's EnviroHealth expert looks at how the environment can affect your child's eczema.

Eight foods, 90% of allergies

Although any food can potentially trigger an allergy, 90 percent of the life-threatening reactions are caused by eight foods.

Skin problems

When it comes to preventing skin problems, there are a number of things you can do that don't involve expensive visits to the dermatologist.

Long-term management that combines new and old kinds of therapy is the recommended approach for treating eczema.

Eczema

Eczema is an inflammatory skin response. It is chronic and has flare-ups and remissions.

Bacteria beats eczema

Probiotics, bacteria thought to be beneficial to your health, may stop kids from getting eczema when given during pregnancy and early infancy.

Cats may up eczema risk

Exposure to cats shortly after birth raises a child's risk of eczema, new research suggests.

Many people cannot wear jewellery as accessories, because it makes their skin erupt into red and itchy hives or causes an eczema-like reaction. What can you do if your grandmother’s necklace makes your skin look like that of an iguana?

Eczema treatments compared

Tacrolimus ointment is more effective than pimecrolimus cream for treating children and adults with atopic dermatitis - better known as eczema.

Fighting against eczema

Eczema is a general term encompassing inflamed skin conditions, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Skin problems?

Acne, eczema, dry skin, wrinkles, spots, oily skin, sunburn – your skin really does take a battering. Why not try using essential oils for your skin problems?

Guideline to the treatment and prevention of allergies. There is no cure.