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WHAT IS ATOPIC ECZEMA, WHAT CAUSES IT AND HOW CAN IT BE TREATED?

WHAT IS ATOPIC ECZEMA? Atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes itching, redness and scaling. The skin is inherently dry and has an impaired barrier function, so allergens are able to get in and cause inflammation. The result? Severe itching that affects your sleep and quality of life. […]

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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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