The number of children who have eczema has risen - one in five children are now affected by this skin condition, which is often associated with an allergy. Researchers are not yet sure what is causing this growing problem. Many people believe that certain foods are responsible, or at least make the symptoms worse.

Avoiding foods may do more harm than good / Elimination diets can only help children who have food sensitivity The number of children who have eczema has risen - one in five children are now affected by this skin condition, which is often associated with an allergy. Researchers are not yet sure what is causing this growing problem. Many people believe that certain foods are responsible, or at least make the symptoms worse.

Title: Can Chinese Herbs Relieve Eczema?
Category: Health News
Created: 3/18/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/18/2009

Low-dose acitretin (a drug used to treat skin psoriasis) therapy appears to reduce nail psoriasis symptoms, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Title: Hospitals: Can Yours Handle Your Emergency?
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 3/16/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2009