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So much for elidel being safe to use on children...Eczema drugs linked to cancer risk, says FDAElidel and Protopic creams to carry 'black box' warningsUpdated: 3:07 p.m. ET March 10, 2005WASHINGTON - Two eczema creams — Novartis AG’s Elidel and Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc.’s Protopic, must carry a strong warning of cancer risk, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.Research shows the creams

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So they say that these creams are to be used when steroids fail but too frequently, I have dermatologists who prescribe steroidal creams and Elidel or Protopic IN CONJUNCTION. I am gaining a distrust for mainstream medical doctors and am willing to turn to alternative therapy for help. I have severe eczema and I'm desperate!!!Yay for doctors and pharmaceutical companies who don't know crap!Fox

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washingtonpost.comFDA Considers Warnings for Eczema CreamsBy Rob SteinWashington Post Staff WriterSaturday, February 12, 2005; Page A09Government scientists, concerned that two prescription creams used widely for a common skin condition may increase the risk of certain cancers, especially among children, will propose adding strong new warnings to the product labels.A handful of cases of cancer

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I've come across some eczema links through the new MSN search and if you have any suggestions or input as to whether or not these products or advice are helpful, I'm sure I (and others) would appreciate it. ZENMED™ DermCare Brief description: ZENMED™ DermCare is the natural alternative for fast, long-term relief from eczema, or atopic dermatitis. Millions of people of all age groups suffer

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In the April 2004 issue of Real Simple Magazine, Eucerin took out a full-page ad for their DRY SKIN THERAPY campaign. The products unveiled: * Itch-Relief Moisturizing Spray * Calming Creme (NEW) Helpful eczema links from Eucerin and the Mayo Clinic: Eucerin: Eczema Information Mayo Clinic: Eczema Information Note: I have personally tried the Itch-relief moisturizing spray and found that it

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A look at the management of eczema in black skin •     A study in London schools in 1995 found that eczema was twice as common in children of African - Caribbean descent than in white children. The study concluded that London-born African Caribbean children appear to be almost twice as likely to have atopic eczema than white children. •     The management of eczema in black and white people is

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According to http://www.nationaleczema.org, the National Eczema Association for Science and Education will be holding a Patient Conference in San Jose, California from Friday, Aug. 5 - Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005. Check the website again in February 2005 for more details.

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The Dermatology Group - Northern New Jersey http://www.thedermatologygroup.com/psoriasis.htm Stony Brook - The Office of Clinical Trials https://www.osa.sunysb.edu/octs/centers.jsp Level 4, Room 172A Health Sciences Center Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794 (631) 444-1217 National Eczema Association 1220 SW Morrison, Suite 433 Portland, OR 97205 http://www.nationaleczema.org

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Stony Brook - State University of New York http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/dermatology/ Dermatology Deparment Patient care Clinical care for dermatology patients is provided at the Tech Park Clinical site (631-444-4200), as well as the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Northport. Clinical specialties include atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, alopecia areata, cutaneous allergies,

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This includes medical textbooks. General Eczema Books The Eczema Solution By Sue Armstrong-Brown Eczema-Free for Life By Adnan Nasir, Priscilla Burgess Understanding Skin Problems: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and Related Conditions By Linda Papadopoulos, Carl Walker Pocket Guide to Eczema and Contact Dermatitis By Colin Holden, Lucy Ostlere Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema) - 45 Million Cases in

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Basic Eczema Facts Coping with Eczema

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Reviewed by Dr Victoria Lewis, specialist registrar in dermatology If you suffer from eczema then looking after your skin is vital to control the condition and reduce the number of flare-ups you experience. General skin care, applying moisturisers and avoiding factors that trigger your eczema are the most important things you can do. After that, treatment of eczema often involves several

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Doing phototherapy? Tanning? Check this out. http://www.eczema.org/Sun.pdf 3-page PDF

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This might be of interest to those who go tanning, use controlled UVB light therapy, or phototherapy. Survey Shows Widespread Failure to Inform Customers of Potential Dangers By Salynn Boyles WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Wednesday, January 05, 2005 Jan. 5, 2005 -- Want a golden tan to perk you up this winter, but aren't sure about the safety of those commercial tanning

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Unless you live in a tropical paradise, the dryness, cold, and wind of winter can wreak havoc on your skin. But that doesn't mean you have to suffer from cracked, parched skin -- as long as your arm yourself with the right tools. By John Casey WebMD Feature Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Friday, January 16, 2004 From simple dry, cracked skin to eczema, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis,

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Children, Adults Had No Improvements in Itching, Scaling By Jeanie Lerche Davis WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Thursday, December 11, 2003 Dec. 11, 2003 -- Primrose oil won't help calm the itch of irritating eczema, a common, chronic skin problem, a new study shows. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, typically is triggered by stress or by allergies to foods,

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Positive Results for Oral Medicine and a Treatment Combining Tanning Unit and Medication By Miranda Hitti WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD on Monday, December 20, 2004 Dec. 20, 2004 -- Seeking relief from the red, dry, cracked, and inflamed skin of hand eczema? Two new studies spotlight treatments that could help even the roughest cases. Both studies were conducted in

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New Treatments Spell Relief for Millions and With Fewer Side Effects By Denise Mann WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD on Thursday, July 29, 2004 July 29, 2004 -- The future looks brighter than ever for the millions of Americans with eczema and psoriasis thanks to effective and safe new treatments, researchers said Thursday at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

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Successful eczema treatment depends on a precise diagnosis. Why? Several different conditions can cause this skin disorder. By Daniel DeNoon WebMD Feature Reviewed By Charlotte Grayson, MD on Thursday, August 21, 2003 Eczema isn't just one thing. Several quite different conditions cause the itchy skin condition. Early on, it looks like red skin that can develop oozing blisters. Later, the

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Adding Drug to Regular Moisture Therapy Lengthens Time Between Relapses By Jennifer Warner WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD on Thursday, June 19, 2003 June 19, 2003 -- A new approach in eczema treatment can help prevent the unpredictable flare-ups of red, itchy skin that plague people with the condition. A new study shows that adding twice-weekly treatment with Cutivate to

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You've seen these a billion times, but here it is again. Limit your contact with things that can irritate your skin. Some things that may irritate your skin include household cleansers, detergents, aftershave lotions, soap, gasoline, turpentine and other solvents. Try to avoid contact with things that make you break out with eczema. Because soaps and wetness can cause skin irritation, wash your

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• Eczema: The terms eczema or dermatitis are used to describe certain kinds of inflamed skin conditions including allergic contact dermatitis and nummular dermatitis. Eczema can be red, blistering, oozing, scaly, brownish, or thickened skin and usually itches. A special type is called atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. Eczema: Frequently Asked Questions: www.skincarephysicians.com/eczemanet/

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Either parent may pass on eczema Children are as likely to inherit eczema from their fathers as they are from their mothers, research suggests. The entire article at BBC News

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A helpful 30-page PDF file that's useful to print out if you or someone you know lives with eczema. Courtesy of the NEASE - National Eczema Association for Science and Education) Eczema Survival Guide

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So far, I've found two: http://eczemahelp.blogspot.com/ http://www.livejournal.com/users/eczema_dolls Please comment if you know of any more and I will add them to this list.

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Winter means skin trouble for eczema sufferers BY DEBBE GEIGER November 30, 2004 Jennifer Choi is dreading the winter. When her son, Logan, was born in January, a harsh case of eczema covered his body. "We had a really rough time," says Choi, who lives in Jackson Heights. "First it looked like acne. Then it started to appear raised. His skin felt almost scaly. It didn't feel like baby skin at

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LeAnn Rimes trying to educate others about the skin condition from which she suffers By JEAN TARBETT - The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON -- No doubt, she’ll be radiant for her show Tuesday in Huntington, but singer LeAnn Rimes hasn’t always been confident about her appearance. A severe case of eczema developed when she was just 2 years old and left her with red, scaly patches on her legs that not

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have a few random questions for you. Please answer. 1 - If there was an eczema center, like a national center for eczema in the United States, where they studied eczema in children and adults and even kept you overnight to monitor your scratching patterns and to research why itching becomes unbearable at night, would you volunteer? 2 - How far would you travel for such an research center? 3 -

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