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A family has been left devastated after a "happy and smiling" little boy died a day after breaking his arm. Coby Kilgour was just nine years old.

A fan of Liverpool FC, Coby was only eight months old when he was taken to hospital with a broken leg. When he was three, doctors realised the cause of the fracture was Gorham-Stout Disease.

It is a rare bone disorder that is characterised by bone loss. As a result, Coby suffered multiple broken bones through his short life and had to undergo many operations and treatments.

Just six weeks before Coby's death, his cousin Amie Hornsby said the family were told there was nothing else doctors could do for him and he was referred for palliative care, reports the LiverpoolECHO. It was on Sunday, May 22, that Coby was taken to hospital with a broken arm. He died the following day after going into cardiac arrest.

Amie told the ECHO: "We're all devastated, numb I think, more than anything." She added that "he was such a bubbly little boy" no matter what pain he was in and "he was always smiling and always happy. It's just left such a hole for everyone".

Coby, from Chesterfield, leaves behind his dad Shane, 43, mum Danielle, 33, brother Jordan, 23, and sister Allanah, five. To help support the family at this devastating time and give Coby "the send-off he deserves", Amie has set up a Gofundme page.

Paying tribute, Amie said Coby was a Liverpool FC fan like his dad, loved playing Minecraft and singing along to George Ezra songs. She said: "His friends at school said he was always making jokes, he was lots of fun and always nice to people and they're going to miss him."

In a message on the fundraising page, Amie said: "There are no words that can describe the pain of losing a child to an awful disease that has seen them in pain for most of their short lives. We want to give Coby the send-off that he deserves and ease some of the burden for his parents during this heartbreaking time."

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HOUSTON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Happy Cappy proudly announced the launch of a new marketing campaign under the recently trademarked tagline: "No Scalp Left Behind." Happy Cappyalready has multiple parenting awards and accoladesto attest to its uniquely positive effects on conditions like infant seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) a common condition that affects one in three children under the age of five. But maker and founder, Dr. Eddie Valenzuela, wanted to widen the public's awareness that the irritant free formulations found in the two shampoo and body washes and moisturizing cream are also perfect for other age groups with sensitive skin conditions like older children, teenagers, and adults.

"Sensitive skin issues are common and can be a huge problem for children of all ages," said Dr. Eddie. "And that's why I created Happy Cappyto give parents a product made specifically with this in mind. Happy Cappy products were designed for dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and dry, itchy, irritated eczema prone skin. It turns out then when you make a product gentle enough for the youngest of humans it is also perfect for adults who have various sensitive skin ailments."

Dr. Eddie goes on to say, "Every Happy Cappyproduct features a peaceful, innocent image of a baby in a bathtub. We don't however want this serene illustration to deter older kids and adults with these skin conditions from using our products. The baby in the tub symbolizes a nonabrasive formulation perfect for any consumer dealing with easily irritated skin. Over the years, people have discovered that Happy Cappyworks to help soothe symptoms from a whole host of other conditions and common skin problems, like dandruff in teenagers and adults, seborrheic dermatitis and fungal acne for adults, and eczema. Even older adults with aging skin that may be getting thinner, drier, and itchier will find our products to be soothing, mild, and refreshing."

Happy Cappy No Scalp Left Behind

"The story behind our new trademark is all about helping those who have been excluded from the scalp and skincare industry both those with specific scalp issues and those with generalized skin problems," explained Dr. Eddie. "I got the idea for the outreach while driving down the beltway in Houston, after being stuck behind a garbage truck that had a slogan letting the world know it was 'not leaving any trash cans behind' inspiration can strike anywhere! After seeing numerous reviews about Happy Cappy products improving the quality of life for kids of all ages and adults with all hair and skin types, I thought, we are no longer letting these people with sensitive skin get left behind. We already have a whole skin care regimen that is perfect for them."

Happy Cappy eliminates the need to buy a bunch of different medicated products from multiple sources. The secret is a few key proven ingredients like licorice root extract, oatmeal extract, and aloe vera and coupling these with soothing and hydrating humectants to replenish skin's natural moisture. The core products include:

The entire line of Happy Cappyvegan-friendly, all-natural products are available from Walmart.com, Amazon.com, and over 4,500 Walgreens and buybuyBabystores across the nation. For detailed reviews, new products, and pediatric information, visit Happy Cappyonline or follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest.

About Happy Cappy: No Scalp Left Behind

Created by an award-winning pediatrician, dermatologist and clinically tested, and manufactured at a cGMP (certified Good Manufacturing Practice) facility in the USA, Happy Cappyrepresents a complete line of products for sensitive skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, cradle cap, dandruff and eczema that should be used in people of all ages.

All Happy Cappy products contain gentle cleansers and moisturizing creams that use safe ingredients like licorice root extract, apple fruit extract, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid (made through a natural fermentation process), oatmeal provitamin B5, and pure glycerin. Happy Cappy is free of irritants like perfumes, dyes, phthalates, parabens, lanolin, and sulfates ensuring that users only get what they need on their skin, and nothing more. Explore the full line at: http://www.HappyCappyShampo.com.

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Eczema causes patches of dry, inflamed skin. On skin of color, these patches may appear darker than the surrounding area, or have a grey, purple, pink or red hue.

Eczema is a common condition and can appear anywhere on the body. It can cause swelling, dryness, and skin discoloration. This skin discoloration will appear differently on different skin tones.

This article covers what eczema looks like on skin of color, as well as how to diagnose and treat it.

Eczema is an umbrella term that describes several common skin conditions.

These conditions include:

All forms of eczema can cause skin inflammation, dryness, and itchiness. People may have more than one type of eczema simultaneously.

Eczema tends to follow a relapsing-remitting pattern. This means that people can have periods where they experience no symptoms, followed by periods where the symptoms flare up.

Globally, atopic dermatitis is most common in Africa and Oceania.

In the United States, the prevalence of atopic dermatitis is 19.3% among African American children compared with 16.6% among European American children and 7.8% among children of Hispanic heritage.

The prevalence of eczema decreases with age. In the U.S., 7.3% of the adult population has a form of eczema that initially began under 2 years of age.

African American and Hispanic children are more likely to develop severe or persistent eczema. While genetics play a part in the formation of eczema, environmental factors also have an effect.

A 2018 review found that structural racial inequality in the U.S. is likely to affect atopic dermatitis severity in African American children.

Indigenous and Latinx children may also be at a higher risk of developing severe or recurrent eczema due to structural racial inequality.

Researchers have found that social inequalities mean that these children are more likely to be from lower-income households and disproportionately live in areas with higher pollution levels. These are risk factors for developing severe atopic dermatitis.

Racial inequality in healthcare is also a contributing factor.

Since eczema may be more difficult for some physicians to diagnose in darker skin types, some doctors may underdiagnose the severity of eczema in people of color.

This means that people of color can be more likely to develop more severe eczema than people with lighter skin.

Learn more about why eczema is more common among Black people.

On darker skin, eczema can cause darker brown, purple, or gray patches. The affected areas may be swollen, warm, itchy, dry, or scaly. After a flare-up, the affected skin may look darker or lighter than the surrounding area.

Eczema can appear anywhere on the body. However, Black people can be more prone to papular lesions, which look like small bumps on the torso, arms, and legs.

This is papular eczema, and it may resemble permanent goosebumps. Black people are also more likely to develop lesions on the extensor surfaces.

Extensor surfaces are the skin areas on and around a persons joints.

These bumps can develop around hair follicles, which is called follicular accentuation.

People of color may often experience extensive dryness and dark circles around their eyes due to eczema.

A dermatologist, a doctor who specializes in skin conditions, can diagnose eczema. However, eczema symptoms on darker skin can be different than on lighter skin. This can often lead to an underdiagnosis of eczema severity or misdiagnosis.

To diagnose eczema, a dermatologist will first examine physical symptoms and assess a persons medical history. They will also ask about any family history of eczema or associated conditions, such as asthma. They can help diagnose the type of eczema and recommend a treatment method.

Eczema is a chronic condition. However, it is possible to prevent or minimize flare-ups with the right management.

The Skin of Color Society offers the following advice to help manage eczema:

Many people find that certain things or situations can trigger a flare-up. Common triggers include:

Learn more about the causes of eczema flares.

Eczema refers to a group of common skin conditions that present differently in people of different skin tones.

The condition is most common in Africa and Oceania. In the U.S., eczema is most prevalent among African American children.

Systemic racial inequality means that African, Hispanic, and Indigenous Americans are more likely to have misdiagnosed, severe, or persistent eczema due to socioeconomic risk factors.

On darker skin, eczema patches may look dark brown, purple, or gray. In some cases, the condition presents small, firm, raised bumps.

Treatment and management are similar for all skin tones. Anyone experiencing the symptoms of eczema should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

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Gail Porter had recently gotten into the habit of leaving a pair of tiny costume jewelry earrings in her ears while she slept at night. They were flat, circular, and gold in color and the Los Angelesbased entertainment lawyer believed they were gold-filled, not gold-plated.

That distinction was important to her because she knew that gold-plated jewelry (which has only a thin layer of gold on the exterior that can flake off easily, exposing the base metal underneath) might irritate her skin.

When Porters earlobes became red, swollen, itchy, and hot to the touch, she decided that the earrings were probably gold-plated after all and that she was having an allergic reaction to the metal inside, possibly nickel or cobalt.

The outer parts of her ears broke out into an itchy, scaly rash, too, as did the creases behind her ears signs of the inflammatory skin condition atopic dermatitis.

Based on prior experience, Porter believes her allergic reaction to the earrings triggered the outbreak.

The most common form of eczema, atopic dermatitis is caused by an overactiveimmune systemthat produces inflammation and causes the skin barrier to become dried out and irritated, according to the National Eczema Association (NEA). The noncontagious condition is typically associated with dry, rash-like, itchy symptoms on the face, neck, arms, hands, feet, ankles, insides of the elbows, and backs of the knees.

But any area of the skin can develop atopic dermatitis, including the ears, says JiaDe Jeff Yu, MD, a dermatologist and the director of the Contact and Occupational Dermatology Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Indeed, he adds, the outside ear can be especially vulnerable to atopic dermatitis because it dries out easily, unlike some areas of the body where there are more oil and sweat glands, including the armpits, groin, and scalp.

Symptoms are similar to what would occur elsewhere on the body: Itching, scaling, and redness are by far the most common, says Dr. Yu. The rash can look purple, dark brown, or an ashy gray or white color on darker skin tones, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

The rash may hurt, says Yu, especially if scratching has led to open sores and a bacterial infection.

As Porter learned, atopic dermatitis can be triggered by allergic contact dermatitis when your skin has an allergic reaction to substances it touches. The metal in costume jewelry is a common cause, Yu says.

He adds that in-ear headphones, foam earplugs, and ear drops are other culprits, and the reaction can affect the ear canal.

Picking at or rubbing the skin in and around the ears can also trigger a flare-up. It is best to avoid scratching and rubbing these areas, says Peter Lio, MD, a Chicago-based dermatologist who is on the board and clinical advisory council of the NEA.

Like Yu, Dr. Lio points to dry skin as a possible cause. Very few people moisturize around the ears, and this may also help explain why eczema is more likely, he notes.

To minimize eczema flare-ups, Yu, who is also affiliated with the NEA, recommends the following:

Doctors can perform a so-called patch test on an area of skin to see if a particular substance might cause an allergic reaction that could trigger an atopic dermatitis flare-up.

Physicians can also treat atopic dermatitis involving the ears with topical medications that suppress the immune response, such as the following:

Treating atopic dermatitis in the ear area can be a challenge because the skin is delicate and sometimes hard to access, says Lio.

If [the eczema] is just below and behind the ear, usually creams or ointments can work well in those areas, Lio says. If there are cuts or fissures, it can be better to use a greasy ointment that is less likely to sting than a cream or gel or liquid. Things get more difficult if the ear canal itself has eczema: Then we often use oil-based [steroid] ear drops to help get a bit inside and cool the inflammation and itch.

As for nonprescription remedies, Gail Porter found that moisturizing her ears and face with an over-the-counter lotion that contained colloidal oatmeal brought relief. I just started rubbing it on my ears, behind them, and on my face. The eczemas pretty much almost gone now, she says.

Her advice to others who are prone to atopic dermatitis: Take your jewelry off every night. Dont shower in it. Dont sleep in it.

If you are experiencing itching, scaling, and color changes on or in your ears, the problem may not be atopic dermatitis. You may be dealing with seborrheic dermatitis, also known as scalp eczema because it is most commonly found on the skin atop the head.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a fancy term for dandruff. It can occur anywhere the skin is oil-rich, such as inside the ears and the ear canal. It less often involves the external ear, says Yu. The crease behind the ears and even the eyebrows can be affected.

Heat, sweating, and the trapping of sweat and oils can all be factors in a seborrheic dermatitis outbreak, Yu adds.

The underlying cause of seborrheic dermatitis may be a genus of yeast-like fungi on the skin known as Malassezia. It may be that theMalasseziaeats the increased sebum and then the immune system reacts to the overgrowth of the yeast on the skin, Lio says.

Yu uses several types of medication to treat seborrheic dermatitis. Generally, I try to reduce the Malassezia yeast with an [antifungal] cleanser of some sort, such as ketoconazole or ciclopirox. Then, I have patients use an anti-inflammatory topical preparation such as a corticosteroid, or a nonsteroidal agent such as a topical calcineurin inhibitor, Yu says.

Antifungal creams are a treatment option as well, according to Yu.

You can head off seborrheic dermatitis flare-ups by avoiding in-ear headphones in the summer and prophylactically [preventively] washing the skin with antidandruff shampoos, Yu advises.

Following a regular skincare routine can help keep seborrheic dermatitis symptoms at bay, according to the NEA, which recommends washing affected areas each day with a gentle, 2 percent zinc pyrithione cleanser (Head & Shoulders and Selsun Blue are over-the-counter examples), followed by a moisturizer.

Daily shampooing is acceptable for people with seborrheic dermatitis who have naturally straight hair, according to an article published by Brownskin.net, a website founded by the Penn Medicine dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD. Individuals who have curly, tightly coiled, or straightened hair that is more fragile, dry, and prone to breakage particularly Black women should wash once or twice weekly, as directed by a doctor.

Gail Porter, who is Black and also has occasional bouts of seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp and behind her ears, says keeping her hair washed once or more a week has helped eliminate flakes and itchiness in both areas.

To avoid problems in the creases behind her ears, she is careful to dry that area thoroughly after each shampoo. Dont allow it to stay damp, she cautions.

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According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), rates of skin cancer are on the rise in the United States. The good news is that having eczema does not necessarily make you more likely to develop skin cancer. However, severe eczema especially when its actively flaring can sometimes make it harder to recognize the early warning signs of certain types of skin cancer. This means that if you have eczema, getting to know your own skin, doing regular screenings and following up with your dermatologist if you see anything unusual is particularly important.

Though skin cancer typically looks similar for people with and without eczema, said Dr. Benjamin Ungar, assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, active eczema may hide skin cancers to some extent, obscuring the ability to detect them. This is particularly true for sun-exposed areas such as the face, neck and forearms.

Susan Tofte, assistant professor of dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University, added that skin cancers can sometimes be scaly, tender, ulcerate and bleed, much like severe eczema, so its important to relieve eczema-related inflammation as much as possible in order to effectively screen for skin cancer. But everyone, she says, should look for skin cancer regardless of whether they have eczema.

To help yourself screen for any irregularities, examine your skin regularly (monthly, as per the Skin Cancer Foundation) and look for anything thats different or suspicious. Self exams are the most practical way to find skin cancer early, says the American Academy of Dermatology, when its still highly treatable.

The challenge? You might need a couple mirrors and a loved one to help you. And, of course, if you notice anything thats new or changing, youll want to contact your care provider right away.

As a best practice, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends you check everywhere for signs of skin cancer: under the hair on your scalp, toenails and fingernails, on both sides of your hands, on the tops and bottoms of your feet, and even around your anus and genitals.

Look for anything out of the ordinary to you, or thats evolved since your last self-check. If you see something that fits this profile, talk to a knowledgeable healthcare provider as soon as possible.

This is what to watch for:

Although skin cancer can often look similar regardless of skin tone, Dr. Ungar noted that individuals with darker skin are more likely to develop skin cancer on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, as well as under toenails and fingernails, as opposed to on sun-exposed areas where skin cancer tends to appear on lighter skinned people (i.e. on the scalp, ears, face, neck, chest, shoulders, forearms, or lower legs.)

To help prevent skin cancer, Tofte reminds us to use sunscreen or sun protective clothing and hats, saying: Its just good practice for preventing damage from the sun which may lead to skin cancer. If you are at particular risk, such as if theres a history of skin cancer in your family member or you have naturally pale skin that burns easily (particularly with red hair and blue or green eyes), she recommends a professional skin cancer screening yearly. Want to learn more about what skin cancer can look like? The Skin Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Foundation have useful pictures. But remember, everyones skin looks different, if you see something concerning or atypical, even if it doesnt match skin cancer photos, get it checked by a professional. Finding and treating skin cancer early can save your life.

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She tried seeing many doctors, including dermatologists, and when the solutions didnt work, Yong turned to alternative practices such as naturopathy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Shan Min got prescribed TCM herbs which were boiled and mixed into her meals.

When Shan Min started solids, all her meals were cooked from scratch and Yong made records of all the ingredients and everything her child ate.

At 11 months old, when Shan Min weaned off breast milk, Yong found milk alternatives and made healthy wholesome meals daily.

At night, I would sit down with an A4 folder and pore over the daily records what she ate and her skin condition each day. This way I could identify trends and spot potential allergens. Our goal was to formulate a list of safe foods that we knew for certain wouldnt cause her to itch, while meeting her nutritional needs.

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The only thing which stopped her daughter from scratching herself bloody was protective garments with mittens that did not have any embellishments, Velcro, zippers or buttons.

At wits end, Yong asked her husband to source for garments that could protect Shan Mins skin while keeping her comfortable in Singapores heat. The garments also needed to include padded mittens to stave off scratches from the babys nails.

Yongs mental health was hanging by a thread. At that time, I was struggling mentally and crying every night for the pain my children were going through.

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We accepted a challenge put forth by a recent Facebook post suggesting that children today suffer from more diseases than baby boomers did when they were kids.

"Baby boomers had measles, mumps and chicken pox," said a post shared in a group advocating for "vaccine rights." "Todays kids have SIDs, autism, seizures, allergies, diabetes, cancer, speech delay, colic, ear tubes, HFMD, eczema and RSV. Time to start researching why"

This post was flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. (Read more about our partnership with Facebook.)

Lets get to it.

Measles, mumps and chickenpox

Before measles vaccines became available in the United States in 1963, an estimated 3 to 4 million people caught the virus each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Widespread use of a vaccine protecting against the measles virus has led to a greater than 99% reduction in cases compared with the pre-vaccine era, the CDC says.

Mumps is a similar case. Once a common childhood disease, caes decreased more than 99% after its vaccine program started in 1967.

Chickenpox was also once common in the United States. In the early 1990s, about 4 million people in the U.S. caught it each year. Now, fewer than 350,000 people get it annually. Thats because a chickenpox vaccine became available in the United States in 1995, drastically cutting the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The term "sudden infant death syndrome" was first proposed in 1969, but its not a modern phenomenon, according to a book by a neuroscientist and a forensic pathologist about the past, present and future of SIDS. Today, SIDS refers to the death of a seemingly healthy infant younger than 1 who dies under inexplicable circumstances, even after an investigation and autopsy. Cases of sudden death of healthy infants have been recorded for thousands of years, the book says. Some academics cite as the example of an Old Testament story about an argument between two mothers, one of whom discovered her baby dead in the night.

Autism

Autism has been a diagnosis for decades, though its definition has changed over time, and it didnt feature in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, a handbook used by clinicians to diagnose illnesses and disorders, until 1980.

Donald Triplett, born in 1933, was the first person diagnosed with autism, appearing in child psychiatrist Leo Kanners 1943 paper "Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact" as "Case 1, Donald T."

Hans Asperger, a pediatrician at the University of Vienna, described numerous children he observed as "autistic" in 1938. Other cases elsewhere in the world went undetected. The Smithsonian describes a man from the mid-1800s who was considered an "idiot" in the parlance of the time but who today would likely be diagnosed with autism.

Autism is being diagnosed more today than in previous generations, but it wasnt foreign to the baby boomers.

Seizures

Anti-epiletic drugs, used to combat seizures, have been around since the early 1940s, when baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) started to come on the scene. But children were having seizures well before that. In England, for example, children were first admitted to a colony for people with epilepsy starting in 1909.

Child neurology is a relatively new medical specialty, according to a 2003 article in the journal Pediatric Research, but it "traces its origins to the Hippocratic descriptions of seizures and other neurologic conditions in children. Its true beginnings can be traced to the 1600s and 1700s with classical descriptions of chorea, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and polio."

Allergies

In 1859, a doctor in England who suffered from what were then called "summer colds" seasonal sneezing, runny nose experimented on himself and discovered his symptoms were caused by pollen, according to a 2018 National Geographic article on the history of allergies.

Our understanding of allergies has changed over time, particularly in the early 1950s with the discovery of mast cells that are packed with different chemicals, such as histamine, which produce symptoms of an allergic reaction. But "allergies are not new," the article says. "Such reactions have been described in historical documents with asthma symptoms recorded in ancient China, Rome, Egypt and Greece."

Still, food allergy rates among children have risen in recent decades, the BBC reported, and some researchers suspect this is because of diet and pollution, among other factors.

Diabetes

Diabetes dates back to 1500 B.C., though instances of childhood Type 1 diabetes started increasing in multiple countries around the late 1950s. Type 2 diabetes, meanwhile, was previously unheard of in children and teenagers, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine but is increasingly being diagnosed in young people. Many public health experts say childhood obesity is the culprit.

Cancer

Cancer did not skip the baby boomer generation when they were children. There are well-documented accounts of cases in the 1940s.

According to the National Cancer Institute, incidence of childhood cancer has been rising slightly in recent decades. (Survival rates have also increased by 18 to 27%, depending on the age of affected children and teens, from the mid-1970s to the 2010s.)

Speech delay

Speech pathology as a field has grown over the years, but language delay is not a new condition. Before 1940, according to a 1990 dissertation on the development of speech pathology in the United States, nine states recognized speech delays legislatively, and in 1925, four universities had awarded 20 degrees to graduate students with theses focusing on the scientific aspects of speech.

"Speech and its defects have been treated or mistreated for centuries by a variety of professions," the paper says. "Records describing defective speech and its treatment have been traced back to the fifth century B.C."

Colic

Colic, or intense and frequent fussiness in infants, also isnt new. Opium was once used to treat excessive crying, and in the 1800s, it was an ingredient in a syrup used to quiet babies.

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Ear Tubes

Ear tubes, developed to relieve infection in the middle ear, were first used in the late 1890s and reinvented in the 1950s, the Virginian-Pilot reported.

In 2007, NPR warned that while about 500,000 children have ear tubes implanted surgically every year, experts think about one-third dont need them.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

HFMD was first reported in New Zealand in 1957, and the first recognized outbreak happened in Singapore in 1970. Its a common and usually mild childhood illness.

Eczema

The term atopic dermatitis better known as eczema dates back to 1933, but "despite its recent introduction into our medical lexicon, historical precursors of atopic dermatitis date back to at least as early as 69-140 CE," according to a 2017 paper on its history. That was during the Roman Empire, well before baby boomers were born.

A 2003 study found that the rate of children who suffer eczema had tripled since the 1970s, though the reason was unclear, according to the Guardian. "Improvements in hygiene may mean that there are fewer chances for babies to develop immunity to the condition, and genetics, environment and diet may also be factors," the paper said.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV, a common respiratory virus that can be dangerous for infants and older adults, was first discovered in 1956 "and has since been recognized as one of the most common causes of childhood illness," the CDC says. In the United States, hospitalization rates have risen during previous decades, according to a 2016 history of the disease.

Our ruling

This post wrongly suggests that baby boomers only suffered measles, mumps and chickenpox while children today endure a slew of new ailments. While cases of some of these diseases and disorders are more prevalent now than they were in children born in the 1940s to the mid-1960s, these are not new illnesses.

Some people commenting on the post also connected the supposed new medical problems to vaccines, but theres no credible evidence to support that. Meanwhile, vaccines have reduced cases of measles, mumps and chickenpox among children today.

We rate this post Mostly False.

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Saltwater may benefit the skin, although there is little scientific evidence to support its use in skin care.

Seawater may contain beneficial nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc, and have antibacterial properties. Soaking in mineral salt water may help relieve some skin conditions, such as psoriasis.

Epsom salts are also high in magnesium, although it is unclear how much of this the skin absorbs.

According to a 2016 review, water from deep in the sea may benefit certain skin conditions, such as eczema.

The review defines deep sea water as coming from a depth of more than 200 meters (m). Water from this depth may have greater benefits than other types of water due to its purity and high nutrient content.

People with atopic eczema dermatitis syndrome (AEDS) may have mineral imbalances that include some toxic materials, such as mercury or lead. Deep sea water may help to restore the balance of essential minerals and reduce toxic minerals. Deep sea water does not get much light from the sun and contains little to no bacteria and less plant plankton, which means it retains many nutrients.

The same research found that treating people who had AEDS with deep seawater helped improve symptoms.

Research has found that deep sea water may help reduce allergic responses in the skin. Deep sea water reduced antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) that cause an allergic reaction.

People should note that manufacturers remove salt to make it safe for consumption. This means that other properties in seawater are responsible for these benefits rather than salt.

Balneotherapy is a therapy that aims to treat certain medical conditions by bathing in thermal mineral waters. Balneotherapy includes bathing in natural saltwater sites such as the Dead Sea or adding sea salts to a bath.

Balneotherapy may help treat plaque psoriasis and provide benefits for people with psoriatic arthritis.

Saltwater may work as a mechanical exfoliant on the skin. Exfoliating the skin removes dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin. This may help prevent a buildup of dead skin cells, which can cause some types of acne. If people have blackheads, it is best they avoid scrubbing the skin.

Salt scrubs may not be suitable for every skin type or more delicate areas of skin, such as the face. If people are unsure about using a salt scrub, they can talk with a dermatologist.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for overall health. Magnesium may also help to benefit the skin, as it supports cell function and cell repair and helps activate vitamin D. Some reports indicate that topical magnesium may help to relieve inflammatory skin conditions.

According to a 2017 review, prolonged soaking in Epsom salts may increase magnesium levels. The review discussed a study in which 19 participants took 2-hour long Epsom salt baths for 7 days. The results found an increase in magnesium levels in the blood.

The review concluded that overall, the skin does not appear to absorb magnesium easily absorb through the skin and that oral supplementation may prove more effective.

However, the study has never appeared in a peer-reviewed journal.

There is little scientific research about incorporating saltwater into a skin care routine. If people are unsure whether saltwater will benefit their skin, they can consult with a dermatologist.

Anecdotal evidence suggests the following methods for using saltwater in skin care:

To make a saltwater solution, try the following:

Alternatively, people can look for skin care products that contain sea salt.

If using salt as an exfoliating scrub, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) recommends the following precautions:

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Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-salt-water-good-for-your-skin?

How to safely exfoliate at home. (n.d.).https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/safely-exfoliate-at-home

How to treat different types of acne. (n.d.).https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/diy/types-breakouts

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Beauty category will play key role in driving APACs travel retail recovery

The beauty category is set to be one of the major growth drivers of Asia Pacifics travel retail industry as people once again undertake cross-border trips.

Travel retail, which has been a major sales channel for the beauty industry, was among the most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years.

For Delhi Duty Free Services (DDFS), perfume and cosmetics (P&C) surpassed all other categories in terms of growth for the month of April.

Demand is rising across Asia Pacific for health-focused products including silicone-free hair shampoo, but BASF believes their vast potential in silicone-free conditioners too.

The silicone-free hair care trend demand is driven by the emphasis on products that are good for health.

While silicone-free shampoos are becoming a dime a dozen, there is a lack of silicone-free hair conditioners in the market.

Singapore-based livestreaming outfit, MyBKKShop, believes live commerce holds abundant potential for South East Asias (SEA) beauty sector.

However, live commerce space in the region was still in its nascent stage and lacked many advancements that could potentially hinder its growth in the region.

For instance, there is a lack of an integrated system to help on the backend as a major hindrance as well as the lack of a sense of community which makes for a more vibrant landscape.

Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments for serious skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

While its products are marketed as anti-ageing solutions, they can also be used by people suffering from conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Moving forward, the firm will continue its therapeutic skin care research and treatments for skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and acne.

Singaporean beauty company Porcelain has launched Ukyo Beauty, its first make-up line to tap into the post-pandemic clean and minimalist colour cosmetics trends.

The launch has been timely as consumers beauty routines have changed drastically over the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been more demand formake-up that goes beyond skin deep.

Additionally, Ukyo taps into the clean beauty movement, which till now mostly focused on skin care products.

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Canada is poised to become the first country in the world to require that a warning be printed on every cigarette. The move builds on Canadas mandate to include graphic photo warnings on tobacco products packaging a policy that started an international trend when it was introduced two decades ago.

We need to address the concern that these messages may have lost their novelty, and to an extent we worry that they may have lost their impact as well, minister of mental health and addictions Carolyn Bennett said at a news conference on Friday. Adding health warnings on individual tobacco products will help ensure that these essential messages reach people, including the youth who often access cigarettes one at a time in social situations, sidestepping the information printed on a package.

A consultation period for the proposed change is set to begin on Saturday, and the government anticipates the changes coming into force in the latter half of 2023. While the exact messaging printed on cigarettes could change, Ms Bennett said the current proposal is: Poison in every puff.

She also revealed expanded warnings for cigarette packages that include a longer list of smokings health effects, including stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, diabetes, and peripheral vascular disease. Canada has required the photo warnings since the turn of the millennium, but the images have not been updated in a decade.

Rob Cunningham, senior policy analyst with the Canadian Cancer Society, said he hopes the warnings printed directly on cigarettes become popular internationally, just like the package warnings did.

This is going to set a world precedent, Mr Cunningham said, adding no other country has implemented such regulations. He is hopeful that the warning will make a real difference. Its a warning that you simply cannot ignore. Its going to reach every smoker, with every puff.

Smoking rates have been steadily falling over the years. The latest data from Statistics Canada (StatCan), released last month, shows 10% of Canadians reported smoking regularly. The government is seeking to cut that rate in half by 2035. StatCan noted that roughly 11% of Canadians 20 and older reported being current smokers, compared to just 4% of people aged 15 to 19.

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