Sophie Van Elslander

HOW DOES ATHLETE’S FOOT OR SWIMMER’S ECZEMA DEVELOP AND WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR THIS FUNGAL INFECTION?

The skin protects us from external factors and from harmful micro-organisms. However, certain fungi can infect the outside of the skin, which can lead to tinea pedis or athlete’s foot. How does such an infection occur and what are the risk factors? DON’T LET FUNGUS PLAY WITH YOUR FEET Dermatophytes are fungi that live in

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10 TIPS FOR DAILY INTIMATE CARE! REDUCE YOUR RISK OF VAGINAL INFECTIONS.

How to prevent vaginal infections? By following some simple rules and changing your hygiene habits, you can easily avoid infections and irritations. Remember that it is important to let your female parts breathe and maintain a healthy pH level! Check out our 10 best tips for daily intimate care. BALANCE THE PH You’ve probably suffered

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BAEKELAND RESEARCH PROJECT: BREAKING THE VICIOUS ATOPIC DERMATITIS CYCLE

Study of the skin microbiome and the potential of topical probiotics in atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 20% of children and 3% of adults in Western countries. The symptoms are mainly itching, red and dry skin and occur in periods of flare-ups.

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