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Yes, Emily Bador is a model. But she wants you to know that she's not "perfect"and she's very much OK with that. The British modelwho's posed for brands like Ivy Park uses her Instagram page as a hub for body-positive photos , writing about her own journey to loving her body. On Instagram, Bador explains that at the start of her modeling career, her body confidence hit an all-time low. In 2015, she went on an overly restrictive diet and started to have daily panic attacks about getting dressedand the fact that she kept booking modeling gigs only made it worse. "[I] started getting the most work I've ever had and traveling all over world, which instilled in me 'the thinner I am, the more work I'm gonna get,'" Bador writes .

Today, she's feeling confident and focused on self-care. And she's dedicated to showing other people why that's important. One of Bador's most recent Instagrams really hits that message home. The photo, posted last week, shows Bador lounging in cute black lingerie. On full display: Her "stomach rolls, scars, eczema , [and] armpit hair," according to the model. And she wants women to know that none of these things make her any less beautiful.

"You are not less worthy because you don't have a flat stomach," she writes in the caption. "You are not less valid because you don't shave your armpits. You are not less beautiful because of your scars, stretch marks , eczema, acne. I'm just so sick and tired of the objectification of women's bodies and how it's seemingly ok to dictate a woman's worth based on what she looks like."

It's a powerful reminder that any so-called imperfections can't and shouldn't dictate your worth. Bador, we are here for it.

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For the average person, dietary supplements are a waste of time and money. Assuming a person makes an effort toward maintaining a somewhat balanced diet, nutrients are provided in sufficient quantities from everyday food. Only people who havea metabolic deficiency or areat risk of developing a specificdisease should supplement their diets with particular minerals or vitamins.

Still, many people take multivitamins "just to be safe." That may not be a good idea, as some research has suggested that taking supplements unnecessarily may lead to adverse health outcomes. Now, a new paper suggests that people who consume too much vitamin B3 (niacin) might be at higher risk of developing eczema.

Becausea previous study showed that niacin supplements reduced water loss through the skin, the authors hypothesized that niacin may help prevent eczema, which manifests as dry, itchy skin. To their surprise, they found that niacin supplements appeared to promote the development of eczema.

The team collected data from the Nurse's Health Study 2 (NHS2), a cohort analysis based upon surveys filled out by a large group of nurses every other year. The researchers first categorized the participants by dietary niacin intake. No matter how much niacin was consumed in the diet, there was no link to the development of eczema.

However, the authors found that participants who supplemented their diets with niacin (specifically, more than 18 mg per day) increased their risk of eczema by about 16%.

This is hardly slam-dunk evidence. The NHS2 study includes mostly white women, so the results may not apply to other groups of people. Also, it is possible that some other component in the supplement, not niacin itself, is causing the increase in eczema.

Still, this paper serves as yet more evidence that, for the average person,vitamins aren't just useless but perhaps mildly detrimental. When an adverse effect like eczema is linked to consuming 18+ mg of supplemental niacin per day, it makes 500 mg tablets (see upper left image) seem like an obscenely high dose.

*Fun fact: Hamsters that do not consume enough niacin will eat their siblings or offspring.

Source:Aaron M. Drucker, Wen-Qing Li, Min Kyung Park,Tricia Li, Abrar A. Qureshi, Eunyoung Cho. "Niacin intake and incident adult-onset atopic dermatitis in women."J Allergy Clin Immunol. Article in press. Published online: 2017. DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2016.12.956

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DR CATHY STEPHENSON

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The common symptoms of eczema include red, dry, itchy, weepy or cracked skin.

Eczema is one of the most common health problems in childhood more than1 in 10 kids will have eczema at some point, and that rate is almost doubled for Maori and Pacific Island children.

Although not life-threatening, the effects of eczema can be devastating and wide-reaching: time off school, sleepless nights, and frequent medical appointments can all place immeasurable pressures on families and caregivers.

However, the good news is that often eczema can be controlled, if not cured, so here are some facts and tips that might be of use if you or your child are suffering:

*Eczema is a recurring, non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition; it is closely linked to other "atopic" conditions such as asthma and hayfever, and can often run in families.

*Eczema can appear in babies as early as a few weeks of age; many children will grow out of it by adulthood, but around 50 per centwill still have some symptoms by 20 years of age.

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* Eczema is characterised by dry skin, inflammationand a breakdown of the skin's "barrier" function this leads to an increased risk of infection with staphylococcus bacteria, as well as a heightened response to irritants.

* The common symptoms of eczema include red, dry, itchy, weepy or cracked skin; the areas typically affected include face, neck, chest, behind the knees, inside the elbows and ankles, although any part of the body may be involved.

*Complications of eczema include skin infections, which can become very serious if left untreated, poor sleep which in turn can affect school performance, low self-esteem and anxiety.

* "Flare ups" of eczema can be caused by all sorts of things, including temperature changes, stress, illnessor exposure to "irritants" such as chemicals, soaps, water, pollens, moulds, dust and pet hair; for some children, diet may be a trigger too, especially foods containing dairy, wheat, eggs, nuts, seafood, preservatives and additives. Working out what particular triggers your child is susceptible to by keeping a diary of their symptoms is one of the most effective things you can do to help.

* Treatment should be aimed at minimising both the frequency and severity of flare-ups, rather than getting rid of symptoms completely. For treatment to be successful, parents and children need not only good, timely education about eczema and how to manage it, but ongoing support as well your doctor should be able to help, and can refer you to a local eczema nurse if required.

* Other than identifying and avoiding triggers, the mainstay of treatment for eczema is emollients (or special moisturisers) applied to the skin as frequently as is feasible. These moisturisers restore the skins barrier function as well as rehydrating it. Inadequate emollient use is the most likely reason for a flare-up or deterioration in symptoms.

*There are lots of emollients available on prescription, many of which are fully subsidised. It's important to find the one that works best for you and your child creams or ointments that are too hard or time-consuming to put on will probably sit in the cupboard unused, so I always advise patients to try a few and let me know which one they prefer. They should be applied at least three times a day if possible, in generous quantities on average, a young child should use about 250g of emollient per week, while an older child should get through around 500g, or one big container. One way to help your child as they get older is to "decant" some of the cream or ointment into a smaller, clean container and encourage them to apply it during lunchtime at school, thus avoiding the skin getting too dried out. To avoid getting dangerous bugs into the cream, use a clean spoon to scoop it out, rather than your fingers.

* Some emollients specifically aqueous cream and emulsifying ointmentcan be used instead of soap; they should be mixed with warm water in a bath or shower, and applied to skin to both clean and hydrate it.

* Topically applied corticosteroids are used to treat "flares" in more severe eczema. Ideally, your doctor should help you work out the lowest-potency steroid cream or ointment needed to manage your symptoms it is important to use it as directed until the symptoms settle, and then stop use to give your skin "a break". For some children with very severe eczema, treating with steroids for two days every week can prevent flare-ups occurring.

Oral antihistamines (to stop the itch-scratch cycle), oral antibiotics, oral steroidsor theapplication of creams using a method called "wet-wrapping" can all be helpful for children whose eczema is hard to control.

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Dr Cathy Stephenson is a GP and forensic medical examiner.

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Early Exposure Could Lead To Increased Asthma Risk CBS Local When the baby has eczema, and the allergen, dog, cat, dust, peanut, flour, wheat, comes in through that broken skin, it promotes sensitization, meaning more allergy later, and that leads to the development of respiratory symptoms, explains Dr ...

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By Robert Preidt

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MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- It's still flu season, and not too late to get your flu shot. But a new study suggests that people with eczema should request the vaccine be given into the muscle, rather than just under the skin.

That's because the effectiveness of flu shots in people with eczema appears to vary, depending on how it's given, researchers report.

The problem seems to lie with the fact that the cracked, dry skin of eczema patients is often colonized by Staphylococcus bacteria. And that seems to dampen the immune response from the flu vaccine -- if the shot is given into the skin, the researchers said.

"Staphylococcus infections are a widespread problem among [eczema] patients, with up to 90 percent of patients with severe disease colonized by the bacteria," lead researcher Dr. Donald Leung, of National Jewish Health in Denver, said in a hospital news release. He's head of pediatric allergy and immunology at the medical center.

Leung's team believes that people with eczema "are likely to get the most protection from traditional intramuscular influenza vaccines, rather than intradermal vaccines."

Eczema is the most common chronic skin disease in the United States, affecting more than 15 percent of children. The condition persists into adulthood for about half of them.

As the researchers explained, intradermal (into the skin) flu vaccines were first approved for use in U.S. adults in 2011. Needle-phobics no doubt prefer them, because they involve smaller needles that penetrate less deeply and, "use significantly less material to achieve similar immunologic effects in most people," according to the news release.

But Leung's team wondered if intradermal shots would be as effective in people with eczema. So, the researchers tracked immune responses for 202 people with eczema and 136 people without the skin condition.

About half of the study participants got an intradermal flu vaccine, while the other half received the intramuscular shot.

The result: About a month later, only 11 percent of those who received an injection in the skin had developed protection against the strain of flu targeted by the vaccine, compared with 47 percent of those who received an injection into the muscle.

Leung's team note that skin swabs taken from 42 percent of participants also tested positive for staph bacteria.

The researchers said it's not yet clear if the presence of the bacteria was the cause of the lower flu immunization rate for those who got the intradermal shot.

However, the researchers pointed to prior studies that have shown that colonization of the skin by staph infections can cause immune cells to "retreat" from the skin. Staph bacteria also produce toxins that typically inhibit the activity of certain immune-system cells, the study authors explained.

Dr. Nika Finelt is a dermatologist at Northwell Health in Manhasset, N.Y. She called the study "important," highlighting the need for special care when immunizing people with eczema.

Dr. Leonard Krilov, chair of pediatrics at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y., agreed. He also believes the study highlights why children with eczema, especially, should get the flu shot.

"This emphasizes potential immune weakness in children with eczema, which could also put them at risk for more severe illness from influenza," Krilov said. "Thus, these individuals should be targeted to receive influenza vaccine."

The study was published online Feb. 13 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

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SOURCES: Nika Finelt, MD., dermatologist, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY; Leonard Krilov, MD, chairman of pediatrics and chief of the division of pediatric infectious disease, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, NY; National Jewish Health, Denver, news release, Feb. 13, 2017

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Looks like you can put down that expensive moisturizer the cheap stuff will do the trick.

Using inexpensive petroleum jelly to moisturize newborns is effective in preventing eczema, according to a study published Dec. 5 by Northwestern University in JAMA Pediatrics. About 20 percent of children get the skin disorder and families may spend as much as 35 percent of their earnings to treat it.

The study was done by comparing the price of the moisturizers to how well they prevented eczema based on previous research.

Dr. Steve Xu, a physician at Northwestern University, said that eczema can lead to a higher risk of infections and sleep problems. So, if a cheap moisturizer can help prevent the skin disorder and save families money at the same time, Dr. Steve Xu is all for it.

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Also known as dyshidrotic eczema, the key characteristic of this form of eczema is blistering that is restricted to the hands and feet. What is it?

Pompholyx eczema is a type of eczema that is usually restricted to the hands and feet. In most cases, pompholyx eczema involves the development of intensely itchy watery blisters, mostly affecting the sides of the fingers, the palms of the hands and the soles of feet. This condition can occur at any age but is most common before the age of 40 years.

The skin is initially very itchy with a burning sensation of heat and prickling in the palms and/or soles. This is followed by a sudden crop of small blisters (vesicles), which turn into bigger weepy blisters and can become infected, causing redness, pain, swelling and pustules. There is often subsequent peeling as the skin dries out, and then the skin can become red and dry with painful cracks (skin fissures). Pompholyx eczema can also affect the nail folds and skin around the nails causing swelling (paronychia).

The exact causes of pompholyx eczema are not known, although it is thought that factors such as emotional tension, sensitivity to metal compounds (such as nickel, cobalt or chromate), heat and sweating can aggravate this condition. Fifty percent of people with pompholyx have atopic eczema as well, or a family history of atopic eczema. Pompholyx eczema can coexist with fungal infections, so assessment should include checking for the presence of any fungal infection on the hands and feet.

The hands and feet, where pompholyx commonly occurs, are areas of the body that are also prone to contact dermatitis (also called contact eczema). This can take one of two forms irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis.A reaction could be the result of contact with potential irritants such as soap, detergents, solvents, acids/alkalis, chemicals and soil, causing irritant contact dermatitis. Or there could be an allergic reaction to a substance that is not commonly regarded as an irritant, such as rubber or nickel, causing allergic contact dermatitis.If you identify a pattern, which suggests that your hand/foot eczema may be a contact eczema, tell your healthcare professional as allergy patch testing may be appropriate. You can find out more about contact dermatitishere.

You can find out about the range of treatments options for different types of eczema in our comprehensive Treatment area of the website. You can also find out more about pompholyx eczema by downloading our fact sheet which you will find under related documents to the right of this page

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Continuing the fight against the objectification of women mainstreamed by 70s feminism isa group of British models rejecting strict size standards.

Emily Bador, a half-English, half-Malaysian model from Brighton, UK, hasbeen snapped for the likes of ASOS, Ivy Park and i-D. But her time in the industry hasnt been so positive. Two months ago she posted a before and after pic of her at her lowest and present weight. Discussing herbody image issues, she commandedthe industry to change.

Shes now back with another unapologetic, shame-busting post of her in her undies. But, unlike mostof the photos of modelson the internet, Badors stomach rolls, scars, eczema and armpit hair is on show.

(Photo: Nevs Models)

Stating shes bored of hatred, the freckled models beaut snapshot is a call to arms against the fashion industrys impossible standards and the draconian treatment of womens bodies in the media. She explains:

You dont owe it to anyone to be perfect. You are not less worthy because you dont have a flat stomach. You are not less valid because you dont shave your armpits.

Pointing out that its seemingly ok to dictate a womans worth based on what she looks like, Bador urges: You are not less beautiful because of your scars, stretch marks, eczema, acne.

Badors candid messageis fundamental. While the quest for an end to body ideals has received criticism for promoting passivity and unhealthy lifestyles, posts like Badors really do encourage girls and women to view their bodies in a healthy, happy way (a state of mind which is a rarity when theres 24/7 pressure to look either thin or fuckable).

You don't owe it to anyone to be perfect. You are not less worthy because you don't have a flat stomach. You are not less valid because you don't shave your armpits. You are not less beautiful because of your scars, stretch marks, eczema, acne. I'm just so sick and tired of the objectification of women's bodies and how it's seemingly ok to dictate a woman's worth based on what she looks like. If you give a shit that I or anyone else has stomach rolls, scars, eczema, armpit hair, etc then I have less than no time for you bored of hatred tbh (this also obviously applies to men, and those who don't conform to gender binary stereotypes too, inclusivity and intersectionality is key ) (yo feeling v body positive atm, and like I know it might seem easy for me to say as a white passing, averaged sized, model so yaknow but if you've followed me for a while you'll know that I really struggle with my appearance and like I dunno it's just a start of normalising things??? also any hatred will result in instant block looool)

A photo posted by e m i l y bador (@darth_bador) on Feb 8, 2017 at 1:48pm PST

Theres still a long way to go beforewomens bodies can justbewithout being attacked:Lady Gagas Superbowl stomachmade more headlines than her performance, because she wore a crop top showing a belly that people criticized for being flabby even though it looked pretty fucking healthy.

The same goes for a lot of men, who also face pressure to look like models.Like Bador,were so done with the dictation of how we can and cant look.

The more often models,fashion people and the rest of us rebel against the naming and shaming of each others appearances, the quicker we can just get on with other shit. If we all were chill about our bodies, think how much more wed get done as a planet?

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Dr. Esther van Zuuren

Esther van Zuuren MD on behalf of the authors Department of Dermatology Leiden University Medical Center Leiden, Netherlands

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?

Response: In view of the high prevalence of eczema and the exponential increase in number of clinical trials over recent years, the NIHR designated this clinical topic, emollients and moisturisers for eczema, as a high priority. Widely prescribed as the basis of eczema management the treatment strategy is often supported by a mixed array of reviews and guidelines. Evidence for the effectiveness of emollients and moisturisers is also of variable quality.

Eczema is a chronic skin disorder, the main symptoms being dry skin and intense itching with a significant impact on quality of life. As dry skin is an important feature, moisturisers are a cornerstone of eczema treatment, but there was uncertainty about their efficacy and whether one moisturiser is preferable to another. The main finding of our review is that indeed moisturisers are effective.

MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report? Response: Moisturisers appeared to have a beneficial effect on eczema severity. They are safe and reduce flares and prolong the time to flare. Furthermore, they decrease the need for topical corticosteroids and increase the efficacy of active treatment. Therefore, it makes clinical sense to encourage adherence to moisturiser therapy. This is especially important as moisturiser therapy is time consuming and often required throughout life, as eczema is a chronic condition. There is no evidence to support a one size fits all approach, as we did not find reliable evidence that one moisturiser is better than another. Therefore, clinical decisions about choices of moisturiser should be based on the available evidence, and should also take into account the experiences and preferences of the individual.

MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this study?

Response: Since moisturisers can contain many different ingredients, more research is needed about their effects, and also about their safety, including their allergenic potential. We were not able to conclude that the use of moisturisers alone is sufficient to treat (very) mild eczema, which therefore needs future research. In addition, more research is needed to determine what adequate use of moisturisers and active treatment actually entails. Both under-treatment and over-treatment with moisturisers or topical corticosteroids should be avoided. This is especially important for children, since the prevalence of eczema in this group is much higher than in adults. Another area for further research is how to improve and ensure adherence by means of proper and timely information and education, and increasing self-management skills.

MedicalResearch.com: Is there anything else you would like to add? Response: We hope that the conclusions of this review will be included in clinical guidelines and that they will guide clinicians, policymakers and third party payers in their decision-making. All to the benefit of people with eczema.

None of the authors had anything to disclose and there were no competing interest

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van Zuuren EJ, Fedorowicz Z, Christensen R, Lavrijsen A, Arents BWM. Emollients and moisturisers for eczema. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD012119. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012119.pub2.

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