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Turmeric/Olive Oil mask for Hyperpigmentation/Eczema Scars
Products (in order of Use): Clean Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub (oil free) Ponds Deep Cleanser Make up Remover (cool cucumber classic) Ponds dry skin cream (the caring classic) was shown but NOT used ! Lightly pat face dry w/ Norwex antibac microfiber cloth Mixture: 8 tbsp. of Turmeric powder 5 tbsp. Olive or Sesame oil. (I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Stirl in a CLEAN DRY bowl until it Becomes creamy and Apply on Faceor Elbows/Knees or Wherever you have Scars or Hyperpigmentation. I #39;m Going to sleep with this Mask on my face and some parts of my Arms due to Eczema but if You #39;d like you can keep the Mask on for 30mins-1 hour, then rinse with Lukewarm water followed by a moisturizer. ps my mixture was a little runny to thicken add more turmeric powder or don #39;t go so heavy on the oil lol 🙂 If You Have Any Questions , DO ASK ! lolFrom:Senga28Views:0 0ratingsTime:05:31More inHowto Style

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Following an article published by DallasNews.com which discusses Eczema Awareness Month, Likewise Skincare releases a statement.

Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) October 29, 2012

The article reports that October is Eczema Awareness Month and proper skincare is essential to help combat the inflammatory skin condition that affects approximately 15 million Americans, explains article author Jane Sadler. That itch, that rash; no matter what you do, it will never permanently go away. Perhaps a skin crme here or there can temporarily calm the irritation, but it will never truly disappear. Perhaps it is worse in the colder months or perhaps worse when your respiratory allergies flare, states Sadler. Still, Sadler expresses the importance of keeping skin hydrated and, though a moisturizer will never fully get rid of eczema, a daily skin care routine can help maintain hydration and keep flakiness at bay.

According to Likewise Skincare representative Lisa Shariat, Eczema is not uncommon but still can be a very difficult condition to live with. Its imperative to use the right moisturizers regularly. People need to be aware that all skin types are different and that sometimes different parts of their body may even require different kinds of care. This is why Likewise offers moisturizers that are formulated to suit specific skin types. Moisturizing consistently can help keep the irritation of mild eczema under control.

Likewise Skincare was created by board-certified dermatologist and President of Likewise, Inc., Dr. Julie Pena. Likewise daily moisturizers are all-in-one but not one-fits-all. All of the moisturizers are made with skin-balancing toners to work with your unique skin type. The moisturizers use a combination of anti-aging antioxidants, ultra-protective zinc oxide and water-resistant ingredients to keep you protected.

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Likewise Skincare Releases Statement as Eczema Awareness Month Comes to Close

His skin is now healing thanks to expert dermatologist Dr. Marvin Rapaport and the support of the International Topical Steroid Addiction Network.

Indian Harbour Beach, Florida (PRWEB) October 31, 2012

His skin is now healing thanks to expert dermatologist Dr. Marvin Rapaport and the support of the International Topical Steroid Addiction Network.

When Jack was hospitalized, the doctors were very concerned about Jacks health but doubtful about the possibility of being addicted to topical steroids. Despite this, they respected the wishes of Jacks mother (Jill) and did not give Jack any steroids.

I think they started changing their way of thinking when all the tests they ran came back just like Dr. Rapaport told them they would, as well as everything else he told them would happen and not happen came true as well, Jill said. We had many doctors and nurses join them on their rounds each day asking more and more questions and reading the articles I brought. Hopefully a seed has been planted to start looking at other options rather than just prescribing steroids as their first line of defense for eczema.

Jills pediatrician was also skeptical the first time she brought in Dr. Rapaports articles about topical steroid addiction.

She agreed to read them with an open mind. She had said for years that she always feels like we missed something with him because his eczema just got worse and worse. After she read the articles, she became more and more interested. She spoke with Dr. Rapaport and has worked with us and him throughout this whole process and has been so supportive, said Jill.

After seven months of withdrawing from steroid medication, Jack now has healthy, clear skin.

The eczema cleared up. For the first time in his life he is starting to show confidence in himself like Ive never seen before, said Jill. Probably one of the most amazing things is that for the past four weeks that he has been back in school, he has worn shorts and a short sleeve shirt every single day! Jack hasnt worn anything except jeans and a zipped-up hooded jacket, even in the 95+ degree heat, for the past 3+ years.

Jacks pediatrician says his experience has already changed the way she is treating children with eczema and she uses Jacks story as an example. She has been amazed at what Jacks body has gone through, said Jill.

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Jack, Age Thirteen, Once Hospitalized for “Incurable” Eczema, Finally Finds Cure

October is National Eczema Awareness Month, a good time to review new information about treatment. Probiotic supplements such as Vidazorb Chewarble Probiotics, hold great promise for prevention and symptomatic relief of eczema.

Beltsville, MD (PRWEB) October 24, 2012

Eczema is not an allergy in itself, it is the bodys response to allergens such as food, fabric, grass, pollen and other environmental factors. These allergens trigger the skins response of incessant itching, hives and welts. Eczema flare-ups are sometimes the result of a specific irritant, but more often there is no obvious external cause for the rash. Intolerable itching can lead children to scratching themselves until their skin is red with sores, sometimes to the point of bleeding. Even though eczema is not contagious, the unsightly nature of the breakout can lead to alienation by other playmates and their parents.

The standard treatment for chronic eczema involves wearing soft cotton fabrics, taking lukewarm baths, using mild soap or non-soap cleansers and patting the skin gently to dry, applying moisturizer immediately after bathing, and avoiding extremes of weather and any personal triggers. Medical treatment often includes oral or topical steroids, which can be too harsh for a young child, and often, can actually worsen the situation.

Research has found that probotic supplements may relieve the itch of eczema. In clinical studies using bacterial strain, BB-12, found in Vidazorb probiotic supplements, infants that took probiotics developed less eczema, and if the infants already suffered from eczema, they had fewer incidents and greater improvement.(1) Another study in pregnant mothers of at-risk infants showed that those taking a mixture of probiotics beginning 2-4 weeks before delivery and continuing while breastfeeding saw significantly less eczema than would be expected in their infants.(2) The mechanisms by which probiotics work have to do with the way they change the bacterial composition and metabolic activity of the intestines. Friendly probiotic bacteria seem to crowd out harmful bacteria that produce inflammation and toxins making the gut more permeable to harmful allergens.

While it is still too early to conclude that probiotics can prevent and treat eczema, Registered Dietitian, Mary Hartley explains, the science is promising, and parents who try Vidazorb for their childrens eczema swear by it.

Each Vidazorb supplement is manufactured to the highest quality standards with the full spectrum of bellies in mind. Vidazorb probiotics are non-refrigerated, calorie-, gluten- and lactose-free in great tasting chewable tablet form. For samples or more information on Vidazorb, please contact Alana Cowan at ADinfinitum: Alana(at)adinfinitumny(dot)com or call 212 693 2150 Ext: 309.

V Kirjavainen, et al. (2002) Aberrant composition of gut microbiota of allergic infants: a target of bifidobacterial therapy at weaning? Gut 51: 5155.

KWickens, et al. (2008) A differential effect of 2 probiotics in the prevention of eczema and atopy: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Allergy Clin Immunol 122: 788-794

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Probiotics May Help Fight the Growing Eczema Epidemic

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies were less likely to get an itchy skin rash when their mothers took probiotics during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, in a new study from Finland.

Known as eczema, the rash is caused by an allergic reaction and hints at future problems with allergies and asthma.

Researchers said it's possible that probiotics - which are thought to help balance bacteria populations in the gut and prevent disease-causing strains from spreading - may influence babies' health through immune cells that cross the placenta and later are passed in breast milk.

Still, it's too early to send all pregnant women out to buy "good bacteria" supplements, some researchers said.

"While our results are promising, it is not yet possible to make recommendations for routine use of probiotics to reduce the risk of eczema," the study's lead author told Reuters Health in an email.

For the new study, Dr. Samuli Rautava of Turku University Central Hospital and his colleagues assigned 241 pregnant women to take one of two different probiotic combinations, given as a powder mixed with water once daily, or a bacteria-free placebo powder.

All of those mothers-to-be had a history of allergies, so their babies were at extra-high risk of eczema and other allergic reactions.

The women drank their assigned concoction for the last two months of pregnancy and their first two months of breastfeeding. Researchers then tracked their babies' health for two years to see how many developed rashes.

By the end of the study, 71 percent of babies in the placebo group had had eczema at least once, compared to 29 percent of babies whose mothers took either probiotic combination. Chronic eczema was diagnosed in 26 percent of placebo kids, compared to 10 percent and six percent, respectively, of those in the two probiotic groups.

However, by age two there was no difference in kids' sensitivities to a range of allergens, including milk, wheat, soy and dog and cat dander, based on whether their mothers had taken the supplements. About one-quarter of kids had a positive "skin prick" test for sensitivity to an allergen, the researchers reported last week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

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"Good bacteria" during pregnancy may ward off eczema

(Reuters) - Babies were less likely to get the itchy skin rash eczema when their mothers took probiotics during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, according to a study from Finland.

Researchers said it's possible that probiotics - which are thought to help balance bacteria populations in the gut and prevent disease-causing strains from spreading - may influence babies' health through immune cells that cross the placenta and later are passed in breast milk.

"Prevention regimen with specific probiotics administered to the pregnant and breast-feeding mother, that is, prenatally and postnatally, is safe and effective in reducing the risk of eczema in infants with allergic mothers," wrote lead author Samuli Rautava of Turku University Central Hospital, in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

For the study, Rautava and his colleagues assigned 241 pregnant women to take one of two different probiotic combinations, given as a powder mixed with water once daily, or a bacteria-free placebo powder.

All of the mothers-to-be had a history of allergies, so their babies were at extra-high risk of eczema and other allergic reactions.

The women drank their assigned concoction for the last two months of pregnancy and their first two months of breastfeeding. Researchers then tracked their babies' health for two years to see how many developed rashes.

By the end of the study, 71 percent of babies in the placebo group had had eczema at least once, compared to 29 percent of babies whose mother took either probiotic combination.

Chronic eczema was diagnosed in 26 percent of placebo kids, compared to 10 percent and six percent, respectively, of those in the two probiotic groups.

However, by age two there was no difference in kids' sensitivities to a range of allergens, including milk, wheat, soy and dog and cat dander, based on whether their mothers had taken the supplements. About one quarter of the children had a positive "skin prick" test for sensitivity to an allergen.

"(The study) really shows a reduction in eczema from probiotics, which is such a simple and easy intervention for mothers,' said Ruchi Gupta, an allergy an eczema researcher at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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by Stacy D. Tompkins, M.D., North Coast Dermatology

Promising new research that targets the root cause of eczema and its potential treatment is welcome news to those who suffer from the condition. As researchers try to pinpoint the markers responsible for the skin disorder, eczema patients can in the meantime take steps to prepare their skin for the harsh winter months ahead. October is Eczema Awareness Month and with winter right around the corner, people who suffer from the condition are more likely to experience stronger flare ups. However, there are simple ways that eczema patients can prepare and treat their skin for the cold winter months.

Continued Research Brings New Hope

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin disorder related to a compromised, highly sensitive immune system. Although the disorder appears as patches of inflamed skin that can be very itchy and crusty, eczema can occur anywhere on the body. Areas where flare ups occur more frequently include the hands and feet, behind the knees and on the ankles, wrist, face, neck and upper chest even around the eyes and eyelids.

Although the root cause of eczema is still being investigated, researchers are getting closer to providing more effective treatments based on recent findings. Eczema patients suffer from an intense itching sensation caused by their T cells, resulting in an allergic response. According to the Huffington Post, researchers found that both T-cells and another kind of immune cell, neutrophils, also cause the itchy sensation. As neutrophils release chemicals such as leukotriene B4 during this response, it causes a chain reaction causing even more neutrophils to be released. Researchers found that when they blocked leukotriene B4, it prevented T cells from causing the inflammation linked to eczema. With continued research ahead to determine the best treatment options, what can eczema sufferers do in the meantime to beat winter skin?

Summer Behind, Winter Ahead

Eczema sufferers can expect the harsh winter elements to greatly affect their skin the brisk cold air, low humidity and dry winds all play a part in exacerbating eczema-prone skin. The key is keeping the skin moisturized using an oil based moisturizer and using it frequently throughout the day, according to the National Eczema Association. In order for skin to stay healthy and pliable, it has to contain and absorb essential oils. If not, an eczema patient is more prone to infection and flare ups. Hands, elbows, legs and feet are most susceptible to dryness and need extra attention and moisture during winter.

Five Tips to Managing Eczema During Winter

So what can eczema sufferers do to manage flare ups in winter? By taking simple precautions on a daily basis, patients can not only manage their condition but also prevent flare ups consistency is key!

If you suffer from eczema, its never been more important to speak to a dermatologist in La Jolla today. As a dermatologist committed to treating eczema, I can help relieve the irritating and painful symptoms associated with this disease. As winter quickly approaches, now is the best time to prepare your skin for the dry, cold months ahead with our expertise and available treatment options. For more information on treating your eczema, call our North Coast Dermatology at (858) 454-4300 or visit us at http://www.ncdermatology.com

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Winterize Your Skin: 5 Essential Skin Care Tips for Eczema Sufferers

Eczema treatments for men, women and infants are published by a medical researcher in new Kindle e-book series. This series of treatments includes holistic methods of curing Eczema without requiring doctor intervention at home.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) October 13, 2012

Eczema leaves red, blotchy and itchy areas on the skin. Since the skin is the largest organ in the body, there is currently no part of the body that cannot be affected by Eczema. Sufferers of this condition can rely on many types of over-the-counter medications and creams to ease the symptoms but not cure it. The new information inside the Eczema Treatments book series is designed to giveaway the holistic cure information.

I suffered from Eczema for most of my life, said Rachel Anderson in her book series. My medical research and my son contracting this condition provoked me into writing this book series to help others, Anderson added.

Part of the information included in this book series is how to eliminate the symptoms of Eczema. According to the book, there are things that any person can do without requiring medical gels or creams to reduce itching and burning. The simple solutions that are offered are based on medical research and results that have been achieved by Rachel herself and her son.

One of the symptoms of Eczema is restless sleep due to itching and burning areas of the skin. Most doctor medications alleviate itching temporarily and do little to treat the secondary symptoms. Rachels book provides an all-in-one solution written with first hand experience as a sufferer of Eczema.

One unique offer that Rachel and her publisher make to readers of this book series is a complete guarantee. Any reader or member of their family that is unable to put the information to use and clear or totally eliminate eczema can receive a refund of the book price.

About Eczema Treatments

Rachel Anderson wrote her Eczema Treatments book based on her own medical research and personal struggles with this skin condition. It was not under her son inherited the same condition that she struggled most of her life with that she decided to author this book. The Eczema Treatments book is a collection of proven cures that Rachel has applied to eliminate Eczema once and for all. Part of the book teaches elimination and prevention of this skin condition and the other part teaches proper dieting advice. The Eczema Treatments book is currently available in e-book form and can be downloaded instantly.

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Washington, October 12 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a potential new target for the debilitating skin condition eczema, and demonstrated that by blocking it, they can lessen the disease in mice.

More than 15 percent of children suffer with eczema, or atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disease that in some cases can be debilitating and disfiguring.

In eczema, immune T cells invade the skin and secrete factors that drive an allergic response, making the skin itch.

Dr. Raif Geha, of Boston Children's Hospital, and his collaborators has shown that scratching the skin precipitates the condition by encouraging an influx of other immune cells called neutrophils.

These neutrophils secrete a lipid called leukotriene B4 that calls in more neutrophils, and more importantly, potent immune T cells that are the hallmark of eczema. These cells cause inflammation that aggravates the skin further.

The investigators suspected that blocking the onslaught of these cells might slow down the disease or even stop it in its tracks.

Furthermore, Dr. Geha and his colleagues wondered whether the production of leukotriene B4 served to recruit T cells to the site of mechanical insult. And indeed that was the case.

"We showed that a drug that blocks the production of leukotriene B4 blocks the development of allergic skin inflammation in a mouse model of eczema," said Dr. Geha.

His team also found that deleting the receptors on immune cells that bind to leukotriene B4 had a similar effect.

"Our findings suggest that neutrophils play a key role in allergic skin inflammation and that blockade of leukotriene B4 and its receptor might provide a new therapy for eczema," said first author Dr. Michiko Oyoshi.

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Scratching does make itch worse

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/329shk/atopic_dermatitis) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - Pipeline Review, H2 2012" to their offering.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema).

'Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - Pipeline Review, H2 2012' is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Scope:

- A snapshot of the global therapeutic scenario for Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema).

- A review of the Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources.

- Coverage of products based on various stages of development ranging from discovery till registration stages.

- A feature on pipeline projects on the basis of monotherapy and combined therapeutics.

- Coverage of the Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) pipeline on the basis of route of administration and molecule type.

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