Allergies

Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women with Acne

Although acne traditionally has been considered a disease of teenagers, it is also extremely common in adult women. Studies show that acne affects…    

Epinephrine self-injector needles too short: study

Experts now recommend that severe life-threatening allergic reactions - known as anaphylaxis—be treated with injections of epinephrine - also known as adrenaline - into…    

Smoke and mirrors: Study shows relationship between cigarette use and acne intensity

A recent study indicates that there is a significant association between cigarette smoking and the development and severity of acne lesions. According to one…    

New Data Analysis Shows Possible Link between Childhood Obesity and Allergies

A new study indicates there may be yet another reason to reduce childhood obesity — it may help prevent allergies. The study published…    

Athletes with Asthma Need More Help from Their Team Trainers

Very few athletic trainers associated with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) programs said that they were following best practice standards for managing asthma among…    

Eczema in children is increasing, but diet is not the cause

The number of children who have eczema has risen – one in five children are now affected by this skin condition, which is often…    

Peanut-allergic kids can build tolerance

In carefully conducted ongoing studies, giving peanut-allergic children peanuts in increasingly higher amounts over time has eased their allergic reactions to the nuts…    

Research Findings in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases Unveiled

Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases at the ACAAI Annual Meeting in…    

Review Finds Probiotics Don’t Help Children with Eczema

Eczema — an itchy, red rash that can occur anywhere on the body — is the most common skin condition, affecting 5 to…    

Most Vaccine-allergic Children Can Still be Safely Vaccinated, Experts Say

With close monitoring and a few standard precautions, nearly all children with known or suspected vaccine allergies can be safely immunized, according to a…    

Second-hand Tobacco Smoke in Early Infancy Boosts Children’s Allergy Risk

Breathing in second-hand tobacco smoke in early infancy boosts the risk of developing allergies, suggests research published ahead of print in the journal…    

Experts Report Progress in Food Allergy Prevention and Diet Restrictions

Progress has been made in food allergy prevention and management according to investigators presenting the latest research at the Annual Meeting of the American…    

Link found between teens’ stress levels and acne severity

The largest study ever conducted on acne and stress reveals that teenagers who were under high levels of stress were 23 percent more likely…    

Pimecrolimus cream safe for infants with eczema

While pimecrolimus cream can be very effective for treating atopic dermatitis (often called eczema), there has been concern about infections because it is an…    

Light therapy controls hay fever, researchers say

Shining a combination of ultraviolet (UV) A and B and visible light into the nasal cavities suppresses the itchiness and runny nose caused by…    

‘Good’ bacteria help with eczema in infants

Mixing a type of beneficial or “probiotic” bacteria, Lactobacillus GG (LGG), into food helps reduce symptoms in allergic infants with the skin condition    

Peanut allergy linked to lupin flour allergy

People with peanut allergy may also be allergic to lupin flour, which is increasingly being added to human food products, British investigators report in…    

Allergies less likely for women with several kids

The more children a woman has, the less likely she is to suffer from allergic rhinitis or allergic conjunctivitis, a…    

New compound may prevent allergies

A new chemical compound, partially derived from cats and partially derived from humans, may provide an end to cat allergies, U.S.…    

Benefits of allergen immunotherapy persist

A three- to five-year course of allergen immunotherapy remains effective for more than five years after discontinuation of the shots, suggest…    

Delaying food introduction won’t prevent allergie

Delaying the introduction of highly allergenic foods—other than milk—does not seem to be effective in preventing food allergies, according to research presented…    

Consider age, health when choosing floor coverings

Color, care and price typically factor into choosing floor coverings. But, also considering your age, health, safety and mobility can be advisable, said Migette…    

Allergy agony begins early

The sky is blue, and so am I.

Pollen kicks off my allergies, which means that when Seattle’s skies aren’t dripping, my…    

Dry Skin, Allergy or Something More Serious?

The cold winter months cause many of us to itch and scratch what appears to be dry skin. But is it weather-related, an allergic…    

Japan says GM rice could help combat hay fever

Bad case of hay fever? Eat more rice. Japanese scientists have developed a genetically modified strain of rice they say will help alleviate the…