6. October 2021 in ECARF News
Vitamin D does not protect infants from allergies
Sunlight is probably more effective in preventing allergies in infants than vitamin D supplements.
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8. September 2021 in ECARF News
Hard water and atopic dermatitis in children
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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8. September 2021 in ECARF News
Forest fires can lead to increased itching and atopic dermatitis
Smoke from forest fires damages not only the lungs and respiratory tract, but also the skin. As a result, atopic dermatitis and itching disorders are on the rise.
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17. August 2021 in ECARF News
Plant + light = rash
Many plants contain substances that, when activated by the UV light of the summer sun, can cause severe skin irritation. The best-known example is giant hogweed, but other acanthus species have a similar effect.
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26. November 2020 in ECARF News
Itching? Blue and green can help
Seeing the colour red makes itching worse, while blue and green make it better. The colour of the surroundings could therefore help treat itching.
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