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The efficacy of a homoeopathic eczema complex (Herpin 2) in the treatment of atopic eczema
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2001.
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Modes of Feeding and Eczema In Infancy
<p>Eczema is common in infancy, and some modes of feeding may be risks factor for the disease. However, most studies on infant feeding do not sufficiently differentiate between the various modes of feeding, particularly not between direct breast feeding and feeding of expressed breast milk. Data …
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Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms in Atopic Eczema
Atopic eczema is a common, complex trait that is highly heritable. This thesis describes a body of research over 5 years, from 2014 to 2019, highlighting six key publications. These are described on a background of intense activity within the fieldof atopic eczema genetic research, stimulated by …
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Maternal Serum and Whey Immune Markers and Eczema Among Infants
<p>Eczema among children and its relation to maternal whey and serum immune markers are considered to either de- or increase risk of the skin disorder. We conducted a prospective study to contrast the role of different maternal immune markers (MIMs) in maternal serum and whey on the development of …
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Validation of the United Kingdom Working Party diagnostic criteria for atopic eczema in an African setting
Objectives: to determine the prevalence of atopic eczema in a Southern African setting using both a modified version of the UK working party diagnostic criteria for atopic eczema and a clinical assessment by a dermatologist, and to measure the validity of the UK criteria.
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Schemas and psychological distress in skin disease: a preliminary investigation into the role of schemas in UK patients with psoriasis and eczema
Psoriasis and atopic eczema are chronic skin disorders with a disfiguring component that present the patient with many challenges. Studies have already addressed some fundamental questions with regards to variability in the psychological impact of skin disease. Present studies have sought to …
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Genomic investigation into the evolution of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and the micro-epidemiology of <i>Staphylococcus aureus </i>in atopic eczema
… feature of the inflammatory skin disease atopic eczema (AE). In AE disease exacerbations are associated with an increased burden of this pathogen. Despite this the colonisation dynamics of S. aureus during disease flare eczema are poorly understood. Therefore the remainder of this body of work …
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An analysis of sociodemographic, dietary and environmental determinants of allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema symptoms among adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa : findings from the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC)
… over time in 12-month prevalence of rhinitis and eczema symptoms amongst adolescents. The objective of this study is to measure the sociodemographic, dietary and environmental risk factors of allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema symptoms amongst adolescents of the Cape Town centre of the ISAAC …
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Early maladaptive schemas and parental bonding in skin disease: investigating the role of schemas and early attachment in Greek patients with psoriasis and eczema
Beck’s (1979) cognitive behavioural therapy and Young’s (1980) schema therapy was used as a framework for intervention with a client in primary care that presented with a history of depression and childhood abuse. This case study focuses on providing a succinct overview of the schema model and its …
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Exposure to Phthalate Mixtures and Inner-City Pediatric Allergic Disease and Airway Inflammation
… or house dust concentrations of phthalates with eczema and asthma in children. However, these studies lack adequate exposure measurements, consideration of the early life period, and prospective designs. In light of these gaps in the literature, we designed epidemiologic analyses to address our …
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Traffic pollution and chronic respiratory disease. Epidemiological studies in children and adults in southern Sweden.
… of allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema but not non-allergic asthma or rhinitis. Paper 3 found that asthma in adults was associated with dense traffic at the home location but not traffic at the work location, daily time spent outdoor in traffic or a combined exposure estimate. …
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Histopathogenesis of eczma
In contact eczema the dermal appendages afford a mode of entry for the allergen into the epidermis and dermis, causing changes in both these structures, destructive in the epidermis and exudative in the dermis. Oedema fluid and lymphocytes from the upper dermis then force their way into the …
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The clinical spectrum and outcome of dermatological conditions in patients admitted to dermatology wards of Groote Schuur Hospital-Cape Town South Africa
… reaction (27.5%), followed by psoriasis (23.3%), eczema (17.5%), and bullous disease (10%). Less common indications for admission were infections, lupus erythematosus, scabies, ulcers, pyoderma gangrenosum and cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis. The outcome of the admission was usually favorable. …
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An exploration of the positive and negative relationships associated with the development of asthma and atopic disorders in primary school children in Cork
Childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema are complex heterogenic chronic inflammatory allergic disorders which constitute a major burden to children, their families. The prevalence of childhood allergic disorders is increasing worldwide and merely rudimentary understanding exists regarding …
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Wechselwirkungen psychoemotionaler, neuroendokriner, immunologischer und dermatologischer Faktoren bei Patienten mit atopischer Dermatitis
Das atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome (AEDS) ist eine chronisch rezidivierende Erkrankung mit individuell unterschiedlicher Ausprägung und multifaktorieller Genese. Im Rahmen von zwei Einzelfallstudien wurden mittels Tagebuchuntersuchung und nächtlicher Urinsammlung über 75 Tage hinweg verschiedene …
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Patients presenting to primary and secondary care with dermatological conditions in south-east Scotland with reference to the dermatological training of general practitioners
… ranging from 3% to 18.8 %, with a mean of 8.4 %. Eczema accounted for 22.5 %, infections 20.3 %, and benign tumours for 11.4% of consultations with a dermatological basis. In contrast, in secondary care, benign tumours accounted for 23.8 %, malignant tumours 16.4% and eczema 16.3% of …
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The treatment of Lupus Vulgaris by the Röntgen-Rays
… in many other kinds of skin trouble, such as Eczema, Psoriasis, Carcinoma of the skin, Lupu. Erythematosus, and so on, great benefit has been known to result from the use of the rays.
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Prevalencia de síntomas cutáneos asociados a dermatitis de contacto y su relación con factores sociodemográficos y ocupacionales en el personal asistencial de un laboratorio clínico de la ciudad de Bogotá en el año 2012
… aplicado en lo referente a las preguntas sobre eczema fue del 96 y 75% respectivamente. Los resultados encontrados fueron que la prevalencia de la sintomatología cutánea de Dermatitis de contacto en la población estudiada fue de 30% para manos y de 16 % para muñecas o antebrazos.
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Effects of n-3 LCPUFA supplementation for pregnant and lactating women in preventing allergic diseases in early childhood
… reduction in medically diagnosed IgE mediated eczema with n-3 LCPUFA for children 12 to 36 months of age, but not at any other time point for both medically diagnosed IgE mediated and medically diagnosed IgE mediated and/or parental report. No clear differences for allergic rhinitis or …
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Dermatophyte Respiration Antagonism in Vitro by Juglone
… ingredient in combating venereal diseases, eczema, mycotic infections, gastro-intestinal disorders and a number of varied pathologically unrelated diseases. Juglone, 5-hydroxy-1, 4-naphthoquinone, is a naturally occurring compound in walnut tree bark and walnut coverings. | History records …
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