When people with a cat hair allergy receive an injection of special antibodies, they develop a tolerance to the cat hair allergen. But the treatment is not yet approved. Studies are still needed in order to determine how long the
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Weight gain, thinning skin and diabetes are all side effects of cortisone. Could it be possible for the drug to produce fewer side effects? Researchers in Munich are looking for alternatives.
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‘Maskne’ – a combination of the words mask and acne – is one of the new buzzwords emerging from COVID-19 times. But acne is rarely the reason behind the itching and rashes that occur underneath masks.
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The long-term BORA study confirms the safety and efficacy of the monoclonal antibody benralizumab.
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When hiking in the forest during the summer, areas with any remaining nests of the oak processionary moth should be avoided. The irritating hairs of the caterpillars can cause itching, papules and even allergies well into the autumn.
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A healthy diet can help prevent allergies. But there is still no clear evidence that probiotics can be used to prevent or treat allergies.
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Eating more fat than carbohydrates appears to curb inflammation in the lungs. This was the result of an animal study conducted by the University of Bonn.
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EAACI Annual Congress 2020: A new drug for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria relieves symptoms such as hives and itchy swelling of the skin and mucosa more frequently than any previously available drugs.
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Long-term cortisone use can lead to a specific type of diabetes that is often not recognised right away, according to the German Diabetes Association (DDG).
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In the coming days and weeks, more and more birch pollen will be released into the air, and many people with hay fever will feel it.
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