Tag: Atopy
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Friday Facts #1 Atopic Eczema, Dermatitis, and Skin Disease
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FAQ: Which is more important in atopic eczema, allergy or dry skin?
While research finds ways of stopping the “atopic march”, chronic eczema needs treating with The Combined Approach Atopy is a term defining the constitutional susceptibility to develop certain linked illnesses, especially eczema (= dermatitis), hay-fever and asthma. The eczema associated with being atopic is called therefore atopic eczema. Being atopic is on the increase, and…
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From the Clinic #12: Atopic Skin and Hot Water
NB: Atopic skin dislikes water – especially hot water! With atopy there is a problem with the surface part of the skin, the epidermis. Non-atopic, normal epidermis has an effective barrier function. With atopy this barrier function is faulty. Atopic skin is characteristically prone to drying out. There is a lack of natural oil that…
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Sunshine, Hives and Atopic Eczema
Are people with atopic eczema more likely to get solar urticaria? Solar Urticaria Prevention Treatment Atopy, urticaria and sunshine See: