A recent discovery has honed in on a factor produced by bacteria that triggers eczema. Researchers at the University of Manchester in Manchester, England called the second immunoglobulin-binding protein (SBI) a unique trigger of eczema by Staphylococcus aureus.
Skin barrier gene defect linked to eczema in babies
Filaggrin gene defects may be linked to the development of eczema sooner than previously thought in newborn babies, based on information from a new study. Wheeze and nasal disease were also linked to the common skin barrier defect, according to the study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Apr. 28, 2020).
A New Study Finds That Patients With Eczema are More Likely to Have Anxiety and Depression
The risk of being diagnosed with mental health issues like anxiety and depression rises by 50 per cent for those with eczema. In Individuals without eczema, the rate is approximately 27%. This new information comes courtesy of a new study conducted by US dermatologists and allergists and published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Dermatology (March 5, 2019).
Atopic dermatitis in children can negatively effect sleep
Atopic dermatitis can have a negative effect on sleep quality in children. Though pruritus can be worse at night, scratching episodes accounted for less than a quarter of nighttime disruptions. This has lead researchers to conclude that nighttime scratching is not the only factor in sleep
Emollients used to treat eczema and psoriasis may pose fire risk
When emollients found in certain lotions, creams, and ointments are absorbed into fabrics they can pose a fire risk. Both paraffin and paraffin-free emollients, commonly found in products used to treat conditions like eczema and psoriasis have been shown to increase flammability in fabrics when allowed to absorb and dry.
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