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How metal implants could mess up your skin

Medical Xpress

Many patients worry that receiving a metal implant might set off their metal allergy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Gene variants help explain connection between skin disorder and food allergy risk

Scienmag

Discovery could lead to new screening tests and potential treatments Credit: Cincinnati Children’s Two common variants in the KIF3A gene increase the risk of young children having a dysfunctional skin barrier and developing the skin condition atopic dermatitis.

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Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study

The Pharma Data

4, 2021 — Mothers who drink cow’s milk while breastfeeding may reduce their child’s risk of developing food allergies , a new Swedish study suggests. “Though the association is clear, we do not claim that drinking cow’s milk would be a general cure for food allergies,” she said in a university news release.

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Elastic-free face masks can help some with allergies stay safe during COVID-19

Scienmag

University of Cincinnati fellow presents case related to COVID-19 during national meeting Credit: Colleen Kelley/University of Cincinnati A University of Cincinnati immunologist is recommending that individuals with contact dermatitis choose facial masks made without elastic or rubber that allow them to stay safe in the midst of COVID-19 while avoiding (..)

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‘Fortunate accident’ may yield immunity weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Scienmag

Johns Hopkins Medicine study uncovers enzyme inhibitor that boosts immune system to fight MRSA and other dangerous skin infections Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In what turned out to be one of the most important accidents of all time, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander (..)

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Subjective Measures, Objective Outcomes: Data Quality in Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Trials

VirTrial

Improving Measurement Reliability Measurement standardization continues to challenge dermatology clinical trials. Signant’s research has shown that standardizing rater training can greatly improve data quality of subjective ClinROs in dermatology clinical trials. JAMA Dermatology , 149 (5), 577-582. Schupp, C. Simpson, B.,

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More complex than we thought: The body’s reaction to contact allergens

Scienmag

Together with hay fever and food allergies, allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to e.g. nickel and perfume ingredients represents the majority of allergic reactions seen among Danes. Hair dye, perfume, jewellery. Beautifying to most, but for some they are equivalent to rashes, irritation and reduced quality of life.