Article: When the irritating itch of eczema becomes a psychological pain, be assured ... there is help.(News)

Article: The blight of eczema.(FEATURES)
Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland);  September 17, 2006 ;     700+ words ......from mild to severe including atopic eczema, which is the most common form...infantile, baby or childhood eczema, atopic eczema is particularly widespread in...atopic diseases which include atopic eczema, asthma and hay fever. In atopy...

Article: What is eczema?(Features)
Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England);  November 11, 2003 ;     215 words ......children of school age have eczema, and one in 12 adults. The...broken, raw and bleeding. Eczema is not contagious. With treatment the inflammation of eczema can be reduced, though the...extra care. The causes of eczema are many and varied. Atopic eczema is thought to be a ...

Article: MERCURY MEDIC: What is best way to treat eczema.(Features)
Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England);  April 3, 2005 ;     455 words ......same but have different causes. l ATOPIC ECZEMA: Atopy is the name given to an...or mosquito bites. People with atopic eczema are thought tobe sensitive to...which are harmless to others. Atopic eczema is also associated with other...

Article: ECZEMA.(News)
South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales);  September 10, 2004 ;     65 words ...Eczema or dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin which causes...common allergies include jewellery, plants or cosmetics. Atopic eczema is the commonest form of eczema . One of the most common symptoms of atopic eczema is its itchiness, which can be almost unbearable.

Article: ECZEMA CAN BE GREATLY AGGRAVATED BY STRESS
Post-Tribune (IN);  October 25, 1994 ;     362 words ......in the air or against the skin. Atopic eczema also is known to run in families...individual, and many cases of atopic eczema clear up by themselves without medical attention. Atopic eczema normally runs a typical course...

Article: Eczema factfile
Western Daily Press (Bristol UK);  April 9, 2008 ;     381 words ......the past 30 years. * Why eczema is on the rise is not clear...factors are the main cause. * Eczema ranges from mild forms...sometimes look unpleasant, eczema is not contagious. * There are different types of eczema, and they have different causes. * Atopic eczema is the most common ...

Article: The misery of eczema.(Life Health)
The Journal (Newcastle, England);  October 16, 2003 ;     700+ words ......person has. The most common form, atopic eczema, usually starts within a child...to run in families. People with atopic eczema are thought to be sensitive to...there is currently no cure for atopic eczema, due to it being a genetic condition...

Article: Relief from my eczema at last; GOOD HEALTH.
The Daily Mail (London, England);  March 19, 2002 ;     700+ words ......five million people in the UK. Atopic eczema is the most common form of eczema...most common cause of infection in atopic eczema. Dr Marie-Helene Desmonts, from...consultant, began to suffer from mild atopic eczema shortly after the birth of her...

Article: Leading European Agency Recognises Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Steroid-Free Elidel Cream for Treating Eczema.
PR Newswire;  June 28, 2004 ;     700+ words ......for treating certain cases of atopic eczema (AE). The decision means that...Elidel for some patients with atopic eczema. Some patients and parents, as...another effective treatment for atopic eczema on the NHS. The decision on Elidel...

Article: LEADING EUROPEAN AGENCY RECOGNISES NEW ECZEMA TREATMENT.
AsiaPulse News;  June 29, 2004 ;     700+ words ......for treating certain cases of atopic eczema (AE). The decision means that...Elidel for some patients with atopic eczema. Some patients and parents, as...another effective treatment for atopic eczema on the NHS. The decision on Elidel...

Article: Irritating problem that goes skin deep; HEALTH: DR AMANDA KIRBY LOOKS AT ECZEMA
Evening Times;  August 26, 2000 ;     378 words ......one of the seven per cent of the population who has eczema in the UK, you'll know how it feels to have dry, itchy...also be self-conscious of what others think of you. Eczema can cause the skin to become red and also infected if it is not treated properly and regularly. Some people with eczema may also ...

Article: Eczema.
Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England);  March 15, 1998 ;     239 words ......sufferer is a goldfish! The word eczema comes from ancient Greek...The most common kind of eczema in children is atopic eczema -which may be associated with asthma and hay fever. Atopic eczema is a genetic disorder. Often...someone in the family with eczema, asthma or hay ...

Article: Disappointment Over Initial Decision by NICE to Deny Access to Elidel (pimecrolimus), an Effective Steroid Free Treatment for Facial Eczema.
PR Newswire;  April 5, 2004 ;     700+ words ......could deny patients with facial atopic eczema (AE) access to Elidel(R) (pimecrolimus...commented: In the management of atopic eczema, not every treatment is suitable...approval in December 2001. About Atopic Eczema Atopic eczema (also known as atopic...

Article: Food allergy a common cause of eczema
New Straits Times;  July 18, 2000 ;     690 words ......associated with a hereditary tendency. Atopic eczema usually starts in babies and gets...night. Causes The exact cause of atopic eczema is unknown. Anyone can get it...body normal again and relieves atopic eczema. Many patients with atopic eczema...