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health22 days ago•4 min saved

Tiny Pod Residue on Clothes May Trigger Childhood Eczema

Dermatologists warn that concentrated laundry pods can leave a film of surfactants and fragrances on fabric, especially at waistbands and cuffs, which can irritate sensitive skin and contribute to eczema in children. Practical steps include using fragrance-free, dye-free detergents, avoiding pods, adding an extra rinse, washing new clothes first, and considering patch testing if flare-ups persist, alongside daily skin care and wearing gentle fabrics.

via Iowa Park Leader|

#children #dermatitis #eczema

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Brain-skin stress circuit drives eczema flare-ups

New research identifies a brain-to-skin neural circuit that, under stress, activates eosinophils and fuels inflammation in atopic dermatitis, explaining how psychological stress worsens eczema in both mice and humans (51 participants showed higher stress and more inflammation).

via Nature|

#eczema #eosinophils #immune-system

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Brain-Skin Nerve Circuit Ties Stress to Eczema Flares

A Science study shows a brain-to-skin neural circuit where stress activates sympathetic nerves that drive eosinophils, worsening eczema. In mice, reducing eosinophils diminished the stress-related flare, while in humans higher stress correlated with more inflammation and eosinophils, suggesting potential therapies that target this neuroimmune pathway to alleviate eczema symptoms.

via ScienceAlert|

#eczema #eosinophils #neuroimmune-axis

biotech4 months ago•2 min saved

Corvus' eczema pill shows early promise with strong skin-improvement signals

Corvus Pharmaceuticals reports encouraging early-stage results for its oral eczema treatment soquelitinib: after eight weeks, 75% of treated patients reached EASI-75 and 33% achieved clear or almost clear skin versus 20% and none on placebo, suggesting potential superiority to Dupixent, though data are preliminary and from a small trial.

via statnews.com|

#biotech #corvus-pharmaceuticals #dupixent

health5 months ago•1 min saved

Johnson & Johnson Stops Mid-Stage Eczema Drug Trial

Johnson & Johnson has discontinued its mid-stage trial of the experimental eczema drug JNJ-5939 after it failed to meet efficacy goals, but remains committed to developing other treatments for atopic dermatitis.

via CNBC|

#atopic-dermatitis #clinical-trial #drug-development

health8 months ago•6 min saved

Runner's 8-Hour ER Visit Reveals Unexpected Diagnosis After Shingles Misdiagnosis

A young runner was misdiagnosed with shingles after developing a rash during marathon training, leading to an 8-hour ER visit and unnecessary treatment before being correctly diagnosed with eczema, highlighting issues in medical diagnosis and costs.

via AOL.com|

#eczema #er #health

health9 months ago•0 min saved

Dermatologist Explains Latest Eczema Science

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting about 10% of U.S. adults and children, characterized by red, itchy skin, with no current cure, making treatment challenging.

via The Washington Post|

#dermatology #eczema #health

health-and-medicine9 months ago•80 min saved

Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Eczema Development

Maternal prenatal stress triggers early-life eczema in offspring by programming fetal mast cells through elevated corticosterone levels, leading to skin barrier alterations and heightened mechanical sensitivity, with effects reversible by corticosterone normalization.

via Nature|

#eczema #fetal-mast-cells #glucocorticoids

health10 months ago•0 min saved

Antimicrobial Chemical Linked to Skin Issues in Children

Research shows children with higher levels of triclosan in their urine are 23% more likely to develop eczema symptoms, highlighting concerns over its presence in various personal care products despite regulatory restrictions.

via The Washington Post|

#antimicrobial #children #eczema

healthcare10 months ago•2 min saved

Apogee's Eczema Drug Shows Promising Results, Challenging Industry Leaders

Apogee Therapeutics' promising eczema drug showed strong efficacy in Phase 2 trials, outperforming rivals like Sanofi's Dupixent, but its shares fell sharply after the announcement. The drug could potentially rival Sanofi's top revenue-generating treatments if further trials succeed, with plans for Phase 3 testing in 2026.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#apogee-therapeutics #clinical-trial #drug-development

healthcare11 months ago•1 min saved

Nektar Therapeutics Shares Surge on Eczema Drug Success

Nektar Therapeutics' stock surged over 90% after successful midstage trial results for its eczema drug rezpegaldesleukin, which showed significant symptom improvement and demonstrated a new biological approach to treating inflammatory and autoimmune skin conditions.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#autoimmune #clinical-trial #eczema

health11 months ago•4 min saved

Dogs May Reduce Children's Risk of Eczema and Boost Health

Research suggests that early exposure to dogs may help protect children with certain genetic profiles from developing atopic eczema, a common chronic skin condition, by influencing immune response and skin barrier health. However, the effect varies among individuals, and more diverse studies are needed to confirm these findings across different populations.

via Earth.com|

#children #dogs #eczema

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Air Pollution Linked to Rising Eczema Cases

Recent research suggests that air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may increase the risk of developing eczema, with higher rates observed in heavily polluted areas. This study, conducted by Yale University, highlights the potential health implications of air pollution, which has also been linked to autism risk in children when exposed during pregnancy. The findings underscore the need for stricter pollution control measures, as air pollution is a significant global health concern.

via Daily Mail|

#air-pollution #autism #eczema

health1 year ago•2 min saved

High-Salt Diet Linked to Increased Eczema Risk, Study Finds

A study by UC San Francisco published in JAMA Dermatology found that consuming an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the risk of eczema flare-ups by 22%. Researchers analyzed medical records and urine samples from over 215,000 UK residents and 13,000 Americans, linking higher sodium intake to increased chances and severity of eczema.

via New York Post |

#diet #eczema #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

High-Salt Diets Linked to Increased Eczema Risk

A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that consuming salty foods significantly increases the risk of eczema flare-ups. Each additional gram of sodium per day raises the likelihood of developing eczema by 22 percent. The research, which analyzed data from over 215,000 people, suggests that high salt intake may promote the growth of staphylococcus aureus bacteria, leading to skin irritation. With 90 percent of Americans consuming too much salt, reducing sodium intake could help manage eczema symptoms.

via Daily Mail|

#diet #eczema #health