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    Eczema

    Comparative studies are needed to find out whether the mother's diet can influence her child's risk of eczema. When some of the study participants eat foods that possibly cause eczema and others don't, researchers can test whether the children of the women who didn't eat the foods develop eczema less often. Research on not eating certain foods more...

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    Steroids and other topical medications - Eczema ...

    Schmitt J, Apfelbacher CJ, Flohr C. Eczema. Clin Evid 2011. Schmitt J, von Kobyletzki L, Svensson A, Apfelbacher C. Efficacy and tolerability of proactive treatment with topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors for atopic eczema: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Br J Dermatol 2011; 164(2): 415-428. more...

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    Light therapy and oral medications - Eczema ...

    Ciclosporin has long been approved in Germany for the treatment of eczema, and it is the best studied eczema medication. A number of studies have shown that it can relieve eczema. So ciclosporin is often the first treatment of choice if tablets are needed. It is taken in the morning and evening, at the same time every day if possible. more...

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    Skin care for eczema - Eczema

    People who have eczema have dry, cracked skin. This can cause itching and affect the protective function of the skin. So eczema treatment is based on a special daily skin care routine. In eczema it's very important to make sure the skin doesn't become too dry. more...

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    Eczema in children: Can prebiotics or probiotics help ...

    Studies have found weak evidence that probiotic dietary supplements can prevent children with a higher genetic risk from developing eczema. There has hardly been any research on prebiotic dietary supplements. Many children develop itchy rashes early in life. Up to 15% children are affected by eczema for some time. It usually develops in the ... more...

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    Eczema: Can eliminating particular foods help? - Eczema ...

    It's not proven that the arbitrary elimination of some foods can relieve eczema symptoms in children who don't have a confirmed food allergy. There has been very little good-quality research on elimination diets in adults with eczema. Many people try to relieve their eczema symptoms by avoiding certain foods. This is referred to as an ... more...

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    Eczema

    Eczema is often more persistent in children who develop it between the ages of two and five years. It is estimated that eczema goes away again within ten years in more than 80% of all affected children, and within 20 years in up to 95%. Eczema returns in some adults, particularly on the hands. It is rare for people to first get the disease in ... more...

Updated September 24th 2019 September 24th 2019
Created September 16th 2013
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