eczema

Probiotics 'worthless' for eczema

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Tue, 10/07/2008 - 6:41pm

'Friendly' bacteria found in yoghurt and health drinks have no effect on the symptoms of eczema, evidence suggests.



 

Early fish 'reduces eczema risk'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Wed, 09/24/2008 - 8:28pm

Adding fish to a child's diet before the age of nine months could lessen the chances of developing eczema, a study suggests.



 

Farm pregnancy 'cuts asthma risk'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Sat, 08/30/2008 - 5:58pm

Living on a farm while pregnant may help cut the chance of the child developing asthma, eczema and even hayfever, say scientists.



 

Cats 'spark eczema in vulnerable'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Mon, 06/23/2008 - 6:01pm

Being exposed to cat allergens early in life may spark eczema - if you carry a key gene fault, say scientists.