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-In urban settings the prevalence of Eczematous conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis is on the rise. -This study shows that the dioxin receptor could be implicated in the sensitization process leading to inflammation and subsequent skin lesions. –One comment to add: Comment... READ MORE

Primary prevention of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) in high risk children remains a controversial issue. Measures including skin barrier repair, breastfeeding, hydrolyzed formula feeding (enzyme digestion of some proteins contained in milk), maternal dietary avoidance, consumption of... READ MORE

The following chapter sums up the features which are almost always found in individuals with Atopic Dermatitis (AD) who undergo psychoanalysis, as well as the consequences on the mind and skin. -Could some personality tests be as useful as IgE dosing in the blood ? -Does... READ MORE

Atopic Dermatitis is the skin manifestation of atopy, a triad which consists also of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis (Hay fever) It affects 3% of the population but it can exceed 10% in younger individuals in urban environments. It usually appears around three months of age.  ... READ MORE

Take Home Message: Around 45% of adults with Atopic Dermatitis (AD) have sensitization to Seafood (Study from Malaysia) Comments: –Seafood as a cause for skin problems (Eczema, Urticaria) is deeply engrained in Asian culture -The link between high sensitization to seafood should... READ MORE

Atopic Dermatitis: a Review Allergies to House Dust Mites (HDM) Correlated to Reduced Filaggrin (Atopic Dermatitis) Autism and Atopic Dermatitis Do Atopics Really Benefit from Allergen Immunotherapy ? How Endemic Pemphigus (Fogo Selvagem) Develops from Fly Bites Targeted... READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English)   Comorbidity of Atopic Disorders with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Objective: To assess the relationship between... READ MORE