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Atopic Eczema

Spring water bacteria may heal eczema

September 12, 2008
Bacteria commonly found in thermal springs and spas may help heal atopic eczema, a new study suggests. British researchers found that when patients used skin cream containing the harmless Vitreoscilla filiformis bacteria, their itching, infection, and other symptoms of the skin disorder were improved in less than two weeks. Researchers believe the bacteria may ease eczema by helping regulate the immune system. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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A Rash or Skin Allergies?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...recently, it's highly unlikely that you are experiencing atopic eczema. Atopic eczema is a... Read more »

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If It's Fall, This Must Be Eczema
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...relatively new drugs available for use in treating atopic eczema. Antihistamines may be... Read more »

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Battling Dry Skin in the Winter
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

Seasonal allergy sufferers are still enjoying the absence of outdoor allergy triggers as the days... Read more »

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Allergic Disease Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

A high incidence of reported irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people with allergies led to a study... Read more »

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Eczema & Children: What Parents Can Do
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Eczema is a very common ailment that affects children early in life. If your family has a history... Read more »

Health Guide

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
...allergic conditions like asthma, hay fever, or eczema. Alternative Names Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Causes, incidence, and risk factors Eczema is... Read more »
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Prevention Studies have shown that children who are breast-fed are less likely to get eczema. This is... Read more »
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Symptoms Intense itching Blisters with oozing and crusting Skin redness... Read more »
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic Treatment Consult your health care provider for a diagnosis of eczema because it can be difficult to... Read more »
Psoriasis: Diagnosis
...differentiate psoriasis.Generalized erythrodermic psoriasis may be confused with drug allergic reactions, atopic eczema, and symptoms of lymphomas.Fungal infections, other skin conditions, or... Read more »

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