When pregnant women use skin creams and lotions containing parabens, their babies are at greater risk of developing atopic dermatitis. Pregnant women should avoid cosmetics with parabens.
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Conventional drugs are not always sufficient for treating moderate and severe atopic dermatitis. But there are newer treatments available, such as specific antibodies and small molecule drugs. They are effective and well tolerated.
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There is an association between hard water and atopic dermatitis in infants. Water softeners are probably not a suitable measure to alleviate atopic dermatitis.
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People with a visible skin disease may suffer from exclusion and stigmatisation – especially children and adolescents. Modern therapies can relieve symptoms and increase quality of life.
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In 2018, atopic dermatitis was diagnosed in 5.54 percent of the population of Saxony, followed by Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg. The lowest rates were in Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein. This was the outcome of an analysis conducted by Barmer.
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Atopic dermatitis does not affect only the skin. The disease can also cause itching and burning in the eyes. Allergy medications can relieve the symptoms.
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A seaside holiday can alleviate allergy symptoms, but not always. The bracing climate does not keep all allergens at bay. Even jumping into cool waters can have an adverse effect.
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People who eat fast food at least three times per week are more prone to shortness of breath, asthma, allergic rhinitis and skin rashes.
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What do baby wipes have to do with food allergies? Not much at first. But in spring 2018, headlines appeared claiming that ‘baby wipes cause food allergies.’ Although there is no proven connection, there are still good reasons to take
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How can I make my own children’s make-up? Sheriff, cowboy, monster – kids love taking on different roles, trying things out and seeing what it’s like to be someone else. There are no limits to fancy dress ideas for Mardi […]
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