Category Archives: eczema / dermatitis

Early exposure to pets may reduce children’s allergy risk…

Although many parents “nix the idea of getting a pet when their children are young for fear of kicking off an allergic response,” researchers found that having a “dog or cat in the house” may actually provide a protective effect, … Continue reading

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Eczema

Eczema is another name for dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). It comes in many forms. Sometimes, it comes in a circular fashion (thus easily be confused with “ring worm” tinea infection). A circular form of eczema is called “discoid eczema”. … Continue reading

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