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Atopic Dermatitis (AD), beyond filaggrin mutations is better understood, but still remains (at the time of publication) full of gaps. pH alterations in AD are a matter of debate, but they do have an effect on its symptoms (itching) and appearance. This study shows molecular as... READ MORE

What are eczema and dermatitis? Eczema and dermatitis are now generally used to describe the same skin condition and can be used interchangeably. Eczema is one of the commonest reasons for dry, sensitive skin, taking its name from the Greek word ECZEMA, meaning to boil over. This... READ MORE

What it Means to the Parents Characteristics in the Chinese Population (China) Prevalence on the Rise: how the Body Senses the Environment Childhood Eczema: The “Power” of Food Germs living on normal Skin and the changes observed in AD (Microbiome) Itch : Endothelin + Cytokines,... READ MORE

As anywhere in the world, the main problem with both Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and Eczema is… …ITCH ! -This is the first thing you often see when seeing the patient. He/she scratches until the skin is broken. -It is obvious to diagnose the condition, when history is obvious but it... READ MORE

Abbreviations: AD=Atopic Dermatitis -The Microbiome is in fact microbiota and this terms designates the community of germs (bacteria, viruses and fungi) present since birth -The amount of the total human microbiome amount to approximately 1.5Kg (1-3% of the body mass) -Microbiota... READ MORE

Abbreviations: AD: Atopic Dermatitis BACKGROUND -The Skin barrier is essential in maintaining normal skin -Increased skin surface pH in the acute phase induces breakdown of the skin barrier. -In AD the following is found in the upper epidermis defective lipid lamella: this... READ MORE

Gamma-linolenic acid levels correlate with clinical efficacy of evening primrose oil in patients with atopic dermatitis. Simon D. et al. Adv Ther. 2014 Feb;31(2):180-8. doi: 10.1007/s12325-014-0093-0. Epub 2014 Jan 17. Free article:... READ MORE

Vitamin D deficiency rickets in an adolescent with severe atopic dermatitis. Borzutzky A. et al. Pediatrics. 2014 Feb;133(2):e451-4. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-1114. Epub 2014 Jan 27. Free article: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/133/2/e451.long Atopic dermatitis (AD)... READ MORE

-Condition presenting as redness, small vesicles, edema and sometimes itch. -It’s origin is sometimes allergic -It develops when a certain immune-suppression occurs To follow our Facebook page on Atopic Dermatitis, click HERE   Viewed by a Dermatologist, Psychiatrist... READ MORE

Cutaneous delayed-type hypersensitivity in patients with atopic dermatitis: reactivity to topical preservatives. Shaughnessy CN. et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Jan;70(1):102-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.08.046. Epub 2013 Nov 9. Parabens are substances used as preservatives in... READ MORE