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Cause Of Eczema

Scientists ID eczema's link to asthma

May 26, 2009
A new study on mice has shed light on the link between eczema and asthma, researchers say. Skin damaged by eczema appears to produce thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)--a substance that seems to put the immune system on alert, which sets off asthma symptoms. Researchers say that treating eczema before it is severe and blocking TSLP production may help ward off asthma attacks. Experts say that they need to confirm these results in humans, but they suggest that the finding may lead to new drugs f... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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

...recently, I noticed a half inch patch of under-the-eye-eczema --a sure sign that the cold... Read more »

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Latest Research Continues to Shed Light on Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...different cause. Read more Alternative therapies for eczema are effective. It was announced at... Read more »

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

...developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed... Read more »

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

...allergies were 2.67 times as likely to have IBSThose with eczema (skin allergies) were 3.85... Read more »

Health Guide

Immunizations: Smallpox
...itself in pregnant mothers has more serious implications.People with skin conditions, particularly eczema. They may develop a widespread blistering rash called eczema vaccinatum, fatal in 1% to 6%... Read more »
Psoriasis: Diagnosis
...psoriasis.Generalized erythrodermic psoriasis may be confused with drug allergic reactions, atopic eczema, and symptoms of lymphomas.Fungal infections, other skin conditions, or circulation... Read more »
Vitamins: Introduction
...deficienciesDeficiencies affect the skin and mucous membranes and can cause cracks on the lips or corners of the mouth, eczema of the face and genitals, a burning sensation on the tongue, eye... Read more »
Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...to cold air has ever triggered an attackAny family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay feverRuling Out Other DiseasesA number of disorders may cause some or all... Read more »
Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
...to cold air has ever triggered an attack.Any family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay fever.Any occupational or long-term exposure to chemicals. Early... Read more »

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Gene responsible for eczema and asthma found
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Scottish researchers have discovered a gene mutation that causes two-thirds of eczema cases and one-quarter of asthma cases. The mutation prevents... Read summary »

Childhood eczema ups risk of adult-onset asthma
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Scientists recently discovered a link between eczema and the risk of developing asthma as teenagers, but a new study suggests that risk continues on... Read summary »

Fishy Diet Protects Babies from Eczema?
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fish is often a forbidden food when it comes to infants because of its allergenic properties; but now, experts say a diet that... Read summary »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children in richer nations are more likely to have allergy-related asthma than their counterparts in poorer nations.... Read summary »