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Jonathan is a 10-month-old child who has been developing an itchy rash on the face, elbows and knees. His skin in these areas looks red, dry and scaly. He has also been scratching these areas frequently. After a yellow crust was noted and his mom took him to the pediatrician she was told he has atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema. She asks the doctor what might have caused this.

Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common skin condition which affects 1 in 10 children. While it is well known that family history of atopy (eczema, asthma, or seasonal allergies) are risk factors for eczema, the exact cause of eczema remains a mystery.

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Finally, a Treatment for Severe Eczema but It'll Cost You Newser Dupixent could finally provide relief to people suffering from severe eczemawhich goes beyond mere patches of itchy, dry skin and can cause sleeplessness, depression, and social anxietybut it will run $37,000 a year. That's actually well below the ...

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From left, a mouse with ordinary eczema, a mouse treated with Roseomonas bacteria from an eczema patient and a mouse treated with healthy Roseomonas. Dr. Ian Myles, national Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Myles and colleagues have been growing bacteria in the lab taken off healthy volunteers and people with atopic dermatitis. They've focused on one particular species: Roseomonas mucosa.

Tests on human skin cells in lab dishes and on mice show that healthy versions to R. mucosa can eradicate eczema and make skin cells healthier, Myles said.

"We took the bacteria from healthy people and we saw that the bacteria does everything you would want it to do to improve atopic dermatitis in a petri dish and in mice," he said.

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It improved the way skin cells use vitamin D,

"In mice, we can actually make their disease go away with this bacteria," Myles said.

Myles and colleagues have purified the healthy Roseomonas bacteria and made it into a spray. They'll

The phase 1 study is aimed at ensuring the treatment is safe, but Myles hopes to show it's effective, also. If it is, it would be years away from the market because it will have to go through phases of testing and then be licensed to a company to produce it.

They are not the only team trying to use good bacteria to help eczema. Richard Gallo of the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues have been trying a lotion using two benign staph bacteria Staphylococcus hominis and Staphylococcus epidermidis to fight the effects of the harmful Staphylococcus aureus.

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"Twenty-four hours later, it was clearthe probiotic lotion reduced levels of the bad bug, Staph aureus, on the participants' skin," NIH director Dr. Francis Collins

"Hopefully, the promise of these new findings can provide some encouragement to the more than 31 million Americans, many of them children, who now suffer from eczema," he added.

The microbiome includes the organisms that live in and on the body. They help digest food, affect appetite, influence disease and

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It is estimated that around 60% of British people will suffer from a skin condition at some point in their life, and for many the cause will be eczema which occurs mostly in children, but can also affect adults.

Even if you don't have eczema yourself, the chances are you know somebody who does. It is a condition that fluctuates in its severity, often 'flaring' to become red, itchy and sometimes weepy in patches. In between flares, the skin may appear normal or may show signs of chronic eczema with dry, thickened patches.

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Although eczema like many skin conditions tends to run in families, it is possible to develop it as a result of external factors, and you might be surprised at some of the causes. Dr Daniel Glass, consultant dermatologist at the Dermatology Clinic London, gives us some more insight.

"There are a large array of different factors can make eczema worse. These include foodstuff in selected groups, dust exposure, unfamiliar pets, seasonal variation, stress, and irritants may be important in provoking flares of eczema."

He adds:

"Other factors that can exacerbate eczema include bacterial or viral skin infections. Contact allergic types of eczema occur after an individual comes in to contact with a substance they have become allergic to. This can be from a vast range of chemicals including those contained in hair dye, nail varnish, preservatives, antiseptics or similar. Once the culprit is found using patch tests, it's a question of removing contact with the offending substance."

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Once you have a flare of eczema, it's very easy to get into a cycle of itch and scratch whether it be conscious or subconsciously.

"Stopping this may require a combination of treatment for the eczema and at times involvement of a psychologist for a course of habit reversal sessions, to try to stop the habitual scratching."

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When it becomes clear that treating the skin alone is not sufficient to help the patient regain control of the eczema, then it's time to start thinking about taking a psychological route.

"If the skin disease is preventing a patient getting on with their life and psychological input can be useful. Patients with skin diseases can develop psychological difficulties with stress or anxiety due to their skin condition quite common. Skin disorders can affect people's coping and adjustment; stress itself can also have a negative impact on people's skin. Dealing with these issues can dramatically improve patients well being."

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10-20% of children in North America have eczema, one of many preventable conditions on the rise. The Eczema Company has partnered with Documenting Hope to prove childhood illnesses like asthma, ADHD and allergies can be reversed.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) March 28, 2017

The Eczema Company announced it will donate 1% of every sale to a non-profit dedicated to reversing chronic childhood illnesses. The donation program is the brainchild of Jennifer Roberge, founder of The Eczema Company, which provides natural eczema treatments for children and adults. "I fully believe that the work of Documenting Hope is a cornerstone in changing how we approach chronic childhood disease. Instead of managing and suppressing symptoms, we need to shift the way we think about disease. We need to look at the whole body as a beautiful, complex puzzle with various pieces and moving parts that are unique to each individual. That's what Documenting Hope is all about and the reason we're supporting it."

Roberge knows about these issues personally. Her son, Tristan, was diagnosed with eczema at three months old. His skin continued to worsen and at age three his body was 90 percent covered in what looked like severe burns. After years of extensive research and trial and error, Roberge found food allergies and sensitivities can lead to eczema flare-ups, like her son's. She made the changes to his diet and saw dramatic improvement.

Roberge, founded The Eczema Company to support other families going through the daily challenges of managing eczema and to help them find natural eczema treatments to soothe itchy skin while healing from within. "I am a strong advocate of holistic and integrative natural treatments that work to reverse disease," she says. "Our kids are getting sicker and sicker. Just giving them medication to mask their symptoms isn't the long-term answer."

Documenting Hope is a multi-year research and documentation project to demonstrate the effectiveness of changes in environment for children suffering from eczema, autism, ADHD, asthma, allergies and autoimmune diseases. Its founder and Executive Director, Beth Lambert, hopes to expose the environmental origins behind childhood conditions skyrocketing today. She created Documenting Hope with a board of medical advisors and natural practitioners to develop an 18 month healing program which will follow 14 children on their road to recovery. The program will be the subject of a feature-length film and other media projects, which will demonstrate that these common diseases can be reversed using a functional, holistic approach.

"There is a tsunami of complex chronic illness consuming our childrenand it will accompany the next generation into adulthood if we do not take action now to reverse this trend," Lambert says. "The current system is often focused on suppressing and managing symptoms, which can create a lifelong dependency on expensive medication. Instead, we should be focusing on disease prevention, reversal and even a cure. Our scientists and researchers may be making some of the most important medical and scientific advances in the world, yet the healthcare system is failing our nation's children."

The statistics speak for themselves. In 2016:

"This roll call of illness currently costs US families billions of dollars in medication and treatmentand is fast heading towards the trillions. What if we could cut these numbers by 25 percent or in half? What if we can prove our kids could get better? Our support for Documenting Hope is one more step towards that," concludes Roberge.

About The Eczema Company The Eczema Company offers natural eczema treatments for children and adults. The company's mission is provide the best eczema products to soothe the skin while encouraging individuals to look at the whole body in order to find the right path to healing from within. For more information about this partnership, please visit our Giving Back page or visit http://www.eczemacompany.com.

Media Contact: Jennifer Roberge jennifer(at)eczemacompany.com (514) 524-9017 (office)

About Documenting Hope Documenting Hope is a multi-year research and documentation project to demonstrate the effectiveness of changes in environment for children suffering from autism, ADHD, asthma, allergies and autoimmune diseases. Documenting Hope is sponsored by Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding healing solutions for the New Childhood Epidemics. The non-profit's mission is to educate and empower parents and caregivers so that they can facilitate their child's return to wellness. For more information please visit: http://www.documentinghope.com and http://www.epidemicanswers.org.

Media Contact: Andrea Obston aobston(at)aomc.com (860) 243-1447 (office) (860) 803-1155 (cell)

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Sanofi-Genzyme, which expects to soon win approval for an eczema drug, has filed a federal lawsuit that seeks to preempt a possible patent challenge by Amgen.

The Cambridge-based firm, a unit of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi SA (NYSE: SNY), filed a suit in Boston federal court along with its partner Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: REGN). The complaint asks a judge to rule that the drug does not infringe a patent held by Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN).

David Meeker is the head of Sanofi-Genzyme, which expects to soon win approval for more

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The treatment for atopic dermatitis, which will be sold under the brand name Dupixent, is expected to win FDA approval by March 29. In the complaint, Sanofi-Genzyme and Regeneron described the drug as a game-changer, citing its success in clinical trials.

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Dr Steven Wang receives the Good Housekeeping Seal at the Good Housekeeping Institute

Chatham, New Jersey (PRWEB) March 23, 2017

The founders of Dr. Wang Herbal Skincare, a developer of herbal-based and non-steroidal skincare products, was awarded as winners of American Dreams & Good Housekeeping Seal Initiative, a nationwide search for passionate entrepreneur with innovation products. This competition was hosted jointly by HSN and Good Housekeeping.

Steven Wang, MD., a renowned dermatologist and medical researcher, and his father, Gui Wang, Lac a specialist in Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncturist for over 35 years, created the Eczema Ointment to help people with eczema and other itchy skin conditions. After 3 years of research, the duo was successful in creating this herbal-based, gentle balm that helps protect skin from irritation, promotes hydration and soothes itch. The product has no steroids. The Dr. Wang Eczema Ointment retails for $29.99.

Dr. Wang Eczema Ointment was chosen after a rigorous review by a knowledgeable panel of judges from both HSN and Good Housekeeping Institute. There were hundreds of contestants who submitted their inventions. The Eczema Ointment was selected as one of the nine finalists, and appeared on HSN last December. During the December HSN appearance, Dr. Wang Eczema Ointments sold out in minutes, which demonstrated the strong demand and efficacy for this product.

Following that successful debut on HSN, Dr. Wang Eczema Ointment was tested independently by the Good Housekeeping Institute, where the researchers recruited eczema suffers to use the product. After 4 weeks of trial, there was strong consensus that the product worked in helping people with eczema and other skin conditions with itchy, dry, irritated and cracked skin.

There are over 130 million Americans with eczema and sensitive skin who struggle with constant itchy and unsightly rashes. Many are looking for alternative solutions to attain healthier skin. Dr. Wang and his team embrace the holistic approach to provide relief for people with sensitive skin conditions. Their unique formula provides steroid-free, hydrating relief. Eight proprietary herbs with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties are used to calm the frequent inflammation seen in eczema and other skin conditions. In addition, the ointment features natural oils, ceramides, shea butter, beeswax and hectorite to help rebuild the damaged and irritated skin barrier.

About Dr. Wang Skincare, LLC: Dr. Wang Skincare, LLC, is a skincare company based in Chatham, New Jersey. Founded by a father-and-son team, the company formulates novel skin care products by combining the power of Eastern botanicals with the rigor of Western sciences. To learn more about their breakthrough, natural, herbal and non-steroidal products for people with eczema and other skin conditions visit: http://www.drwangskincare.com/

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Doctors are seeing a spike in an itchy, irritating skin condition in this first week of spring.

PinnacleHealths Heritage Pediatrics in Camp Hill says dry skin and eczema are prevalent this time of year since most people are still using heat in their homes. Eczema is inflamed, dry, red patches on the skin.

To prevent it, Dr. Kathleen Zimmerman said you can use a humidifier and gentle, fragrance-free body washes and detergents. You can also use a thick daily moisturizer on the skin, preferably also fragrance-free. Petroleum jelly can act as an excellent barrier, she said.

If the eczema patches are very itchy, prescription creams may be recommended, Zimmerman said.

Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics is seeing an increase in viral upper respiratory infection, strep throat and pink eye.

Dr. Joan Thode said five to six viral illnesses a year is normal for younger kids. She warns if children have a cold and a fever returns after the first four to five days, they should be checked out to rule out a secondary infection such as an ear infection or pneumonia.

Summit Health providers are seeing the stomach bug across all of their urgent care offices. They suggest not forcing fluids or food while vomiting and diarrhea are severe. Once the symptoms have subsided, they recommend slowly introducing clear liquids and following a BRAT diet of bananas, rice, applesauce and toast for one or two days.

They warn its important to look for signs of dehydration, including increased thirst, fatigue, yellow urine, headache and dizziness.

Penn State Childrens Hospital reports seeing viral upper respiratory infections and the common cold. They are also still seeing cases of the flu and they are starting to treat injuries related to spring sports.

WellSpan Medical Group providers are still seeing a lot of stomach bug cases in Adams, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. They suggest frequent handwashing and keeping patients hydrated.

WellSpan also said its anticipating an increase in seasonal allergies in the near future.

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A clinical trial led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute is challenging the myth that wool is a possible source of allergy and irritates the skin for eczema sufferers.

The study published in the British Journal of Dermatology is the first study of its kind to examine the effects of superfine merino wool on childhood eczema. The aim was to improve outcomes for babies, children and families of children suffering mild to moderate symptoms.

The results showed superfine merino wool may actually reduce rather than exacerbate eczema symptoms

The trial involved 39 children aged from four weeks to three years over a 12-week period, where they wore superfine merino wool garments against the skin for six weeks before changing to cotton, and vice versa.

Despite limited evidence, woollen clothing has traditionally been considered an irritant that should be avoided by children/people individuals with eczema. However wool fibres come in a range of diameters and the superfine wool garments used in the study did not cause irritation and were well tolerated by patients.

The researchers found when children switched to wool after wearing cotton, they showed a significant decrease in eczema severity whereas eczema worsened when those wore wool changed to cotton.

The study's lead author Associate Professor John Su from Monash University and Murdoch Children's Research Institute says the results "challenge our current practice" when advising about the suitability of wool for children with eczema.

"When comparing with cotton, there are inherent differences in fibre properties, [Merino] wool's greater ability to transfer moisture vapour and heat than other major apparel fibres enable it to maintain a more stable microclimate between the skin and garment," A/Prof Su says.

Parents said their children enjoyed wearing the woolen garments, found them soft and also reported less itching and skin clamminess.

Ellyda Stone explains how her son, Ayden, who took part in Prof Su's trial, responded well to the merino wool garments.

"We noticed that merino wool garments tended to allow for better absorption of moisture, and that this protected Ayden's skin from dryness and improved his eczema," Ellyda says.

The research highlights the need for further studies on the effects of clothing and the microenvironment between clothing and the skin on eczema.

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Skin creams have been linked to dozens of deaths in fires, leading to new warnings by manufacturers.

Products used to treat conditions like eczema and psoriasis put users at risk because the paraffin in them can soak into their bedding or clothes, making them flammable.

The medicines regulator has updated its guidance and it says all creams containing paraffin should carry a warning.

There have been 37 deaths in England since 2010 linked to the creams, despite warnings going back more than ten years.

Carol Hoes husband Philip died at Doncaster Royal Infirmary in 2006 when sparks from a cigarette ignited his moiturising cream.

She told Radio 5 Live : Philip sneaked off on to a landing for a sneaky cigarette, a gust of wind must have caught the lighter, and it set fire to him.

Within seconds Mr Hoe, who was having treatment for psoriasis, was engulfed in flames and he died shortly after.

He was covered with 90% burns, said Mrs Hoe.There was nothing they could do.

Christopher Holyoake died in a house fire in September 2015, after his skin cream, now known to be flammable, caught fire.

The coroner at the inquest into the death of 63-year-old Christopher Holyoake in Leicester in 2015 heard his bedding was covered in residue from an over-the counter dermatological cream called E45, according to the BBC .

When the flame from his cigarette lighter came into contact with the bedding, the residue acted as an accelerant, giving Mr Holyoake little chance of surviving the fire.

After the inquest the coroner wrote to the manufacturer of E45 - outlining her concerns there were no warnings on the packaging about the product being highly flammable.

At his inquest, the coroner drew attention to the dangers. The Medicines and Health Care Products Regulatory Agency issued two more warnings, but deaths have gone on.

John Smith, Chief Executive of PAGB, (Proprietary Association of Great Britain), the UK trade association for manufacturers of branded over-the-counter medicines, said: We want to reassure people that the normal use of emollients in the home is considered appropriately safe provided the products are used in accordance with the on-pack instructions and accompanying patient information leaflet.

Manufacturers of emollients are not at present required by regulation or statute to include fire safety warnings on packaging.

"Safety is nonetheless of paramount importance to the OTC medicines industry.

"In the light of this investigation, PAGB is looking to explore this issue further with the member companies and relevant bodies to see if in future, safety warnings should be added to on-pack labelling for all paraffin based emollients as standard practice across the industry, a step which some manufacturers have already taken.

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