Researchers at the Tuscany Regional Homeopathic Reference Centre, in Italy, studied the long-term outcome of children suffering from atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema) after an about 8 years. Continue reading Homeopathy for children with atopic dermatitis
Category Archives: Dermatitis
Use of dietary supplements by medical specialists
Here’s a look at the use of dietary supplements by physicians in 3 specialties in the US: cardiology, dermatology, and orthopedics. Continue reading Use of dietary supplements by medical specialists
CAM options to treat eczema
Bastyr Center for Natural Health has published a review. Continue reading CAM options to treat eczema
Classical homeopathy to treat atopic eczema
Homeopaths claim to have good success in treating atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema).
Researchers from Germany put it to the test. Continue reading Classical homeopathy to treat atopic eczema
Effect of acupuncture in atopic eczema
Prof. Florian Pfab from the Technische University Munchen, in Germany has reported that acupuncture prevents histamine-induced itching.
In this study Prof. Pfab and colleagues report its effect on the wheal and flare response in adults with atopic eczema. Continue reading Effect of acupuncture in atopic eczema
Might eating fish protect infants from eczema?
Researchers from Sweden studied the effects of foods and other factors on the risk of eczema at 1 year of age. Continue reading Might eating fish protect infants from eczema?
Lavender oil as a source of allergic antigens
 The results of this study by researchers at Göteborg University in Gothenburg, Sweden have important implications for people who use lavender oil as aromatherapy. Continue reading Lavender oil as a source of allergic antigens
Let’s chronicle the health benefits of walking
Dr. James Levine from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has reviewed the evidence. Here are the benefits. Continue reading Let’s chronicle the health benefits of walking
Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
This Cochrane review concludes, they’re “not an effective treatment for eczema.” Continue reading Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
Kampo medicine to treat atopic dermatitis
Hochu-ekki-to (TJ-41) is an herbal medicine that contains a mixture of 10 medicinal plants (listed below). It’s produced by Tsumura Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, which specializes in selling Kampo medicine — the adaptation of traditional Chinese medicine to Japanese culture.
In this study, the use of topical medicines (steroids and/or tacrolimus [Protopic]) decreased when patients with atopic dermatitis took Hochu-ekki-to. Continue reading Kampo medicine to treat atopic dermatitis
Herb-drug interaction between baicalin and rosuvastatin
Baicalin (Chinese skullcap) comes from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. This anti-inflammatory herbal is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancer, liver disease, allergies, skin conditions, and epilepsy. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a member of the stain class of drugs used to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Continue reading Herb-drug interaction between baicalin and rosuvastatin
Phototoxicity from rue when used as a mosquito repellent
Ruta graveolens (rue, witchbane) is used as a mosquito repellant. Pick the flowering plant, crush it, and rub the oils over your skin.
But when the psoralens from rue come in contact with human skin and are exposed to ultraviolet A light, a photoirritant reaction can occur. Continue reading Phototoxicity from rue when used as a mosquito repellent
Soy formula vs cow’s milk formula to reduce allergies in infants and children
Infant formulas are designed to lower the chances of developing allergy or food intolerance.
But do they?
Continue reading Soy formula vs cow’s milk formula to reduce allergies in infants and children
Status of TCM and probiotics to treat asthma
Here are the highlights of the discussion on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and probiotics during the recent American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology meeting, thanks to Medical News Today.
Continue reading Status of TCM and probiotics to treat asthma