Eczema Help

Wake Forest Site

2005-10-23T16:20:00.000-06:00

Check out this site from Wake Forest University's Health Science Department...lots of good tips: http://www.livingwithitch.org/

Can breastfeeding help infants avoid eczema?

2005-08-21T14:43:00.000-06:00

More and more studies, like this one, say yes. Of course, we breastfed both of our children. One has eczema the other does not. So while breastfeeding may help reduce the ODDS of children getting eczema, it does not eliminate it.

LeAnn Rimes

2005-06-01T19:23:00.000-06:00

While the truth is I am not too thrilled about it, LeAnn Rimes is out promoting the new web site www.treat-eczmema-now.com. Why am I less than excited that this country music superstar is out raising awareness of eczema? Because the site and the entire campaign is sponsored by the makers of Elidel, the drug recently named by the FDA as a potential cancer risk. The point is, when are people going to look for non-drug treatments to control their eczema. Read more about the Treat Eczema Now campaign here.

FDA Issues Health Advisory

2005-03-22T13:48:00.000-07:00

Two of the biggest drug players in the Eczema world may cause cancer, according to the FDA. In fact, the FDA just issues a health advisory to healthcare professionals. Read the news here.

The Food/Eczema Connection

2005-02-11T09:41:00.000-07:00

Yes or no – can food trigger eczema? Answer: maybe.

The research is still not definitive, but several studies have shown a connection between the food you eat and the condition of your skin. And there is a (pun intended) healthy body of research that shows that a small percentage of young children may get eczema as the result of an allergy to cows’ milk.

In addition, some people who suffer from eczema have noticed that certain foods make their skin worse, while other foods make it better. And it makes sense. Your skin is your body’s largest organ and is affected by your diet.

The best thing you can do for your eczema is to make sure you are eating a healthy, balanced diet. Then, look for foods high in skin-friendly nutrients: Vitamin A, B Complex, and Zinc, among others.

If you suspect that food sensitivity may be playing a role in your eczema, consider keeping a food diary. For 4-6 weeks, take note of what you eat, when you eat it and any symptoms you experience. A pattern may appear.

According to experts, just a few types of foods cause most food-sensitivity reactions: peanuts, shellfish, eggs, wheat and tree nuts (e.g. walnuts and pecans). Pay special attention to those, but keep in mind that food sensitivity can result from many types of food.

Vitamins During Pregancy May Affect Eczema Risk

2005-01-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

This article is definately worth checking out. The results are still preliminary, but the study found that the more vitamin E the "test mothers" took the less chance of their infants suffering from eczema and asthma. Vitamin C had the opposite affect.

Now, don't rush out and change your diet. But it is certainly something to be aware of.

Eczema Mom

2005-01-13T11:07:00.000-07:00

In the interest of full disclosure, yes we are affliated with this company, but you should definately check out the site and sign up for their email newsletter. Here's the link: http://www.eczemamom.com.

Heredity: where does eczema come from?

2004-12-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

New research is confirming that eczema seem to be passed on from parents to children. Past studies have shown that it normally comes from mothers, but new research is point to fathers. To learn more about the study, read this.

Winter's Comin' To Town

2004-12-02T15:25:00.000-07:00

So winter's here. For many eczema sufferers, that means trouble. Is most parts of the country humidity drops in the winter, making it difficult to manage your eczema. Here's an article the talks about winter + eczema.

Our recommendation is try a humidifier. At least in your bedroom while you sleep. And KEEP UP on your routine! Don't let symptoms flare up! Good luck.

Shameless plus? Sure. But also a good description of life with eczema

2004-11-29T16:48:00.000-07:00

Today's Herald Dispatch, a newspaper covering Huntington, West Virginia, Southern Ohio and Easter kentucky did a story on LeAnn Rimes battle with eczema. Sure, it smacks as a plug for a eczema cream (that shall go unnamed here), but it does a good job of describing what it's like to live with eczema. Check it out here.

Another Drug Bites the Dust...For Now

2004-11-23T09:58:00.000-07:00

Well, Biotech company Genesis Research suffered a setback yesterday as UK partner SR Pharma reported that trials of childhood eczema drug SRP299 have been unsuccessful. I guess it is back to the drawing board for them and back to keeping the skin moist for eczema sufferers.

Good Cells, Bad Cells

2004-11-21T13:45:00.000-07:00

From the knida interesting department: A recent Stanford study showed that cells linked to asthma and eczema also help cure deadly illness in mice. These cells, called Mast cells, are immune cells known for their unwanted effects: they cause the wheezing of asthma, the itching of eczema, the sneezing and runny nose of hay fever and, in extreme cases, the life-threatening shock of anaphylaxis. But researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that these cells also have some very beneficial effects,including have providing protection from a potentially deadly condition known as sepsis by destroying a molecule that contributes to the pathology and death associated with this bacterial infection.

Welcome!

2004-11-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

Well, here it goes. An experiment in bringing better, up-to-date information to those looking for help with eczema. This blog won't tackle the basics of what eczema is, the symptoms, etc. There is plenty of information on that out there. Instead, this blog will look at current news and research in hopes of providing some insights that will help with the eczema challenges you and your family face. Thanks for reading!