The clinical knowledge that lesions of eczema vaccinatum develop concurrently with the primary vaccination site lesion of vaccinia indicate that innate immunity is affected in these patients ...

For every 1 million people vaccinated, 39 would develop severe eczema vaccinatum, 12 subjects would develop encephalitis, and one would die.

Soap selection matters tremendously for eczema-prone skin. Gentle, fragrance-free cleansers designed for sensitive skin maintain cleansing effectiveness without harsh chemicals that trigger reactions.

For the study, investigators analyzed data from 16 European studies to test for interactions between the 24 most significant eczema-associated genetic variants and 18 early-life environmental factors.

For instance, a 2017 study in 169 people with eczema found that around 40% tried a gluten-free diet to reduce their symptoms. Of them, 51.4% reported improvements after cutting out gluten.

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, a study suggests. Children with a change in their DNA that increases their chance of ...

A new study suggests that children with a genetic predisposition to eczema may benefit from having a pet dog at home. Researchers found that early exposure to dogs could have a protective effect ...

Stress can worsen eczema symptoms like itchy, dry skin and rashes. Get relaxation tips and learn how to counter psychological stress related to eczema as part of eczema treatment.

Academics said that having a pet dog in “early life” could have a “protective effect”. But they stressed that the study did not look at the effect dog exposure could have on existing eczema, and ...

Growing up around dogs could help stop some children developing eczema, according to a new study. Children who are already genetically prone to the skin condition were found to be less likely to ...