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MI oh MI.... In January 2014, SkinsMatter investigated the worrying increase in allergies to two preservatives – MCI and, principally, MI. Almost a year on, Alex Gazzola looks at the current state of play.
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Ruth, who blogs at What Allergy? How Protopic changed my life! October 2014
- Ruth, who blogs at What Allergy?, asks is there an eczema solution? And John Scott replies - yes! September 2014
- Further Evidence Linking Natural Skincare with Food Allergies. Alex Gazzola looks at why those with eczema and broken skin - especially with a history of atopy or food allergies - may need to take a closer look at their skincare routine. August 2014
- Exclusive edited extract from The Eczema Diet, by Karen Fischer - plus a discount for Skins Matter readers. August 2014
- Oil be Good. When looking for nourishing skincare products, it’s not only the type of oil or butter you plump for which matters – but the quality too. Jean Glen of Skinvelop Skincare explains. July 2014
- Decoding Cosmetic Ingredients Lists – What’s Beneath The Lid? Speaking at the 2014 Natural and Organic Products Europe exhibition, Judi Beerling, Technical Research Manager at Organic Monitor, gave an overview of cosmetic ingredients, especially synthetics, that could be lurking in ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ beauty products. Alex Gazzola listened in. May 2014
- Colour me gently. In the UK, 72% of women colour their hair, but this is beauty at a (potential) cost to health. In this exclusive extract from their new book, The Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible, Sarah Stacey and Jo Fairley offer some suggestion for natural strategies may help. April 2014
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis to plant extracts in cosmetics. A new paper offers a sobering reminder that some of the most potent allergens used in skincare products are sourced from nature – not the laboratory. Alex Gazzola reports. February 2014
- Methylisothiazolinone (MI / MIT) & Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI / CMIT): Problem Preservatives. Alex Gazzola rounds-up the latest news – including recent calls and recommendations for a ban. January 2014
- Eczema sufferers sought for silk clothing trial. January 2014
- Nutritional supplements for skincare Part 2. In the article below we looked at key supplements in tablet and capsule form for skincare and beauty, but there are also a number available in liquid form which are worth exploring. January 2014
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Nutritional supplements for skincare Part 1. We’re often asked for recommendations of skincare or beauty supplements free of key food allergens and other ingredients. Here, we round up some of the key supplements on the market. December 2013
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Winter skin tips. Three top skincare experts – Juliette Scarfe of Bareskin Beauty, Sunita Passi of Tri-Dosha and Amanda Elias of Bravura London – share their advice to get you and your skin through the winter months. November 2013
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PPD in hair dye and elsewhere. Michelle Berriedale-Johnson searches the web for useful information. August 2013
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PPD-free hair dye products. Following on from Michelle Berriedale-Johnson's investigation into PPD hair dyes, Alex Gazzola surveys what alternatives are available. August 2013
- Summer sun care. Alex Gazzola rounds up of some of the brands and products which may be worth exploring. July 2013
- Deficiency in the skin protein filaggrin may weaken skin barrier allowing microspcopic amounts of allergen such as milk, wheat, egg or fish to penetrate through the skin and influence the development of allergy. May 2013
- New survey from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that about 1 in 20 U.S. children now have food allergies. That's a 50% increase from the late 1990s. For eczema and other skin allergies, it's 1 in 8 children, an increase of 69%. It found no increase, however, in hay fever or other respiratory allergies. May 2013
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Literature review suggests that evening primrose oil does not reduce the itchiness of skin in eczema. May 2013
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New study finds potentially harmful levels of lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminium and five other metals in high street lipsticks. May 2013
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Psoriasis has a serious impact on patients' lives. However, adherence to medications is often poor, potentially compounding the burden of disease. Questioning using the statements most associated with psychosocial impact and non-adherence could help identify patients with additional support needs, and assist in overcoming adherence issues. May 2013
- Psoriasis could be linked to salicylate intolerance. Blog post from mother of multi allergic child whose psoriasis (and behaviour and bowel movements) improved markedly on a salicylate free diet. April 2013
- Allergy testing for atopic dermatitis (eczema) when there have been no episode of allergic reactions may be unnecessary. May 2013
- Parents who clean their child’s pacifier by sucking it themselves may transfer beneficial oral microbes to the child that could reduce their risk allergy, asthma and, particularly, eczema. May 2013
- Researchers have discovered a new type of immune cell in skin that plays a role in fighting off parasitic invaders such as ticks, mites, and worms, and could be linked to eczema and allergic skin diseases. April 2013
- Extract of Rhus verniciflua bark suppresses many of the symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis. March 2013
- A study from 2002 from the Unitika Hospital in Kyoto suggests that mobile phone usage may trigger allergic eczema and asthma reactions in those who already suffer from allergies.
- Study suggests that differing genetic strains of acne bacteria may explain why, although most people carry acne bacteria, acne does not affect everyone. January 2013
- Atopy patch testing a useful tool for diagnosing late-phase reactions to food in eczematous children. October 2012
- Cow's milk allergy rarely appears to play a role in the worsening of atopic dermatitis in adolescent and adult patients. August 2012
- Recently identified immune cells offer a possible therapeutic target for eczema treatment. January 2013
- The 10 essential oils for skin health. Olivia Chapman, aromatherapist and founder of Oleo Bodycare, gives us her list of favourite essential oils, and why they’re so good in providing effective and pleasant treatments for skin issues such as cuts, burns, ailments and many more besides. March 2013
- Children with eczema appear to have more adult-type bacteria in their guts than children without eczema. January 2013
- Although the dyes Brilliant Blue (ED133) and Patent Blue (E131) are authorised for use in the EU, both have been found to permeate recently shaved or damaged skin. January 2013
- Hand dermatitis leading to excessively dry hands make sufferers four times more likely to fail fingerprint tests. December 2012
- Eat Your Way to Winter Radiance. Juliette Scarfe – natural health guru and founder of organic skincare range Bare Skin Beauty - takes you through her top nutritional tips to nurture your skin and reclaim your radiance this winter. January 2013
- The scientist who led a three-year investigation into the allergenicity of chemicals in fragrances has hit back at claims by some of the world's leading perfume houses that the report's recommendations will destroy the industry. November 2012
- Some patients with resistant chronic spontaneous urticaria might benefit from H. pylori eradication. October 2012
- An in-depth examination of the role and efficacy of moisturisers, particularly the more recently introduced ceramide-based formulations, in the skin care regimen of patients with both active and dormant atopic dermatitis/eczema. July 2012
- Early eczema is associated with a higher risk of childhood asthma. October 2012
- A Water-softening Approach to Eczema. Tony Frost – an independent consultant with over 35 years’ experience in water treatment design, supplies and services – reviews the historical evidence and benefits for water softening in the management of eczema. November 2012
- Chronic urticaria and angioedema.
Professor Marcus Maurer, Professor of Dermatological Allergology, Charité University Hospital, Berlin at the Allergy Research Foundation conference. November 2012
- Severe atopic eczema.
Dr Susan Chan, clinical research fellow at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.
A presentation at the Allergy Research Foundation conference. November 2012
- Blocking the itch mechanism – new clues on how to treat eczema. October 2012
- Prevalence and impact of past history of food allergy in atopic dermatitis in Japan September 2012
- Silver-loaded cellulose fabric with seaweed may help with the treatment of eczema. July 2012
- The growing problem with fragrance. Alex Gazzola reviews a new report recommending that the number of fragrance allergens subject to compulsory individual labelling be increased to around 130, looks at how those sensitive to fragrances can protect themselves against ‘parfums’, and examines the likelihood of the recommendations becoming law. November 2012
- Correctly labelled rubber gloves would prevent allergic reactions to chemical additives in the gloves. October 2012
- Anal eczema may be caused by cow’s milk allergy. September 2012
- Combining probiotics may improve adult eczema. October 2012
- The more highly educated the parents, the more likely the children are to have asthma, wheeze and have eczema. June 2012
- Consumption of black bananas (Thai Musa) appears to prevent UVB (sunlight) skin damage in mice. September 2012
- Allergic eczema frequently caused by sulphites found in food and hairdressing, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. October 2012
- Selected probiotics may have a role in the prevention/management of IgE-associated allergic eczema. September 2012
- RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) appears to be common in patients with eczema, particularly in those with active disease. October 2012
- Herbal medicine for skin conditions. Medical herbalist, Lyn Blythe, looks at how herbal medicine can be helpful in the management of eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea. November 2012
- EC Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety to look, again, at parabens. November 2012
- Specific allergen treatment possible for atopic eczema. August 2012
- Daily bathing of infants may contribute to allergies. August 2012
- New understandings of skin conditions can improve quality of life of children & teens with psoriasis and eczema. August 2012
- Skin allergies – tips for natural treatments that avoid steroids from Laurie Nigro. August 2012
- Allergy Academy – Allergy for non health-care professionals. Study day covering eczema, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. October 2012
- Gum disease linked to psoriasis. October 2012
- Temporary tattoo can cause permanent allergy. August 2012
- Rhubarb may help to ease eczema. March 2011
- Topical corticosteroids, frequently used to treat dermatitis and in sunscreens, may themselves be a cause of allergic contact dermatitis/eczema. September 2012
- Hair dyes, especially PPD, are a significant risk for development of allergic contact dermatitis leading to severe eczema of face and upper trunk in consumers, and hand eczema in hair-dressers. September 2012
- Red ginseng extract may help prevent scratching in the treatment of atopic dermatitis/eczema. March 2012
- Quercetin better than cromolyn as treatment for eczema and photosensitivity. August 2012
- Supplementing with probiotics during pregnancy or in early life to prevent eczema. May 2012
- Mite induced inflammation – more than allergy. August 2012
- Bone mineral density in patients with atopic dermatitis. March 2012
- Reduced gut microbial diversity in infancy is associated with development of eczema but not atopy in high-risk infants. July 2012
- Severe eczema can be treated successfully by intravenous immunoglobulin. April 2012
- Omega-3s may protect children against allergies. July 2012
- Eczema in early childhood one of the strongest risk factors associated with the development of asthma and rhinitis within 5 years. July 2012
- While raw garlic can cause dermatitis, urticaria, asthma, rhinitis and, rarely, anaphylaxis, it appears that most of the allergens are heat labile and therefore cooked garlic may be well tolerated. August 2012
- Phthalates in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women. July 2012
- Knitted silk fabrics helpful for clothing and bedding in the management of childhood eczema. June 2012
- Fragrances now the second most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in Spain where populations are exposed continuously on a daily basis. July 2012
- Goat milk soap linked to food allergy. August 2012
- Prenatal exposure to common household chemical linked to eczema. June 2012
- Unusually delayed reaction after the H1N1 vaccine: A case of a female medical doctor with no history of atopy who experienced allergic contact dermatitis three weeks after a vaccination which contained thimerosal, and subsequently tested positive to thimerosal in a patch test. October 2010
- Gardeners hands... Michelle Berriedale-Johnson reviews the prevalence of hand eczema among gardeners and offers simple avoidance tip. May 2011
- Healthy Skin Product Ranges – Micki Rose reviews her top products for sensitive skin, keeping an especial eye open for those which are totally gluten free. April 2011
- Contact dermatitis and cosmetics. Cosmetic products can sometimes trigger an adverse response, either irritant or allergic. Alex Gazzola looks at the kinds of responses cosmetics can cause, how to get diagnosed if you have a problem, and how to avoid your triggers. November 2010
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