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News

Severe Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher CV Disease Risk

The researchers found that patients with atopic eczema had evidence of a 10 to 20% increased hazard for the non-fatal primary cardiovascular outcomes. A strong dose-response relation was seen with eczema.

Eczema can be worse for adults

Many people believe that eczema mainly occurs in childhood and is likely to clear up as a child grows older. However, this itchy skin condition sometimes takes a heavier toll on adults than children.

A breakthrough in treating asthma and eczema

SCIENTISTS FROM TRINITY College have said they have made a “significant breakthrough” in understanding the immune cells which play a vital role in diseases such as asthma and eczema.

Researchers from the Dublin university said they identified what they described as a ‘checkpoint’ “manned by these immune cells that, if barred, can halt the development of the lung inflammation associated with allergies”.

The work has just been published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The Journal of Experimental Medicine.

The team of scientists was led by Padraic Fallon of the School of Medicine in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute.

First targeted biologic for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

Dupixent® is the first targeted biologic indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adult patients who are candidates for chronic therapy.

Award winning communication partners ‘Elevate’ the EAA message

We know trying to ask the general public to talk about uncomfortable topics like eczema can be a challenge – we’ve been at it for more than 20 years!

New approach to eczema treatment closer

New treatments for eczema could be developed following research carried out at the University of Edinburgh. Scientists there have found exposure to sunlight releases a compound in the skin.