Archive for February, 2008

Young Babies Can Be ‘Allergic to Milk’, Experts Say

Young Babies Can Be ‘Allergic to Milk’, Experts Say

During the first few months after birth babies can demonstrate allergic reactions to food proteins, particularly hen’s eggs and cow’s milk, even if they are breast-fed, studies show.

According to the educational initiative Act Against Allergy, food allergies and reactions ... read more

The 13-Year-Old Girl Who Is Allergic to Almost Everything

Laura Weaver suffers a rare skin condition, which has left her allergic to almost everything. The brave teenager has finally been able to go back to school, after staff created a special ‘clean room’ to protect her from dozens or ... read more

Eczema Can Chanage Nail Color?

Q Can you tell me why my toenails are changing colour?

A Nails’ growth and appearance can be altered by chronic skin disease, particularly eczema and psoriasis. But the commonest causes of change in appearance are infections. A single nail ... read more

Treatment for Eczema?

trixa asked: i have been diagnosed with pomphylix eczema (ten years ago). The most recent flare up has lasted for about 7 months now, and its driving me crazy. Does anyone out there know of any treatment i could try? ... read more

Honey Replacing Medicine?

Recent studies have doctors and other health care professionals reconsidering the use of honey over traditional forms of medicine and pharmaceuticals for certain health conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, arthritis, burns and wound care.

For thousands of ... read more