Skin Care :: What is radiodermatitis
Radiodermatitis is a skin disease associated with prolonged exposure to radiation.
It is most commonly found in people working in the medical field who worked extensively with imaging devices.
New cases are less common now than they were at the advent of these technologies, as the long term impact of radiation is [...]
Skin :: Understanding how glucocorticoids work to stop skin irritation
Individuals who are allergic to some things that their skin comes in contact with (a condition called contact dermatitis), such as metals or poison ivy, are treated with glucocorticoids, which can be applied to the skin as a cream or taken orally.
Glucocorticoids work by dampening the [...]
Psoriasis :: Glucocorticoid plays key role in skin abnormalities induced by psychological stress
A new study shows how psychological stress induces abnormalities in skin structure and function that could initiate or worsen skin disorders such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The study provides a link for understanding the roles psychological stress and glucocorticoid, a type of [...]
Dermatitis :: Mystery Rash? Go for the Gold
All that itches is not gold, but the precious metal is among the leading causes of a skin condition called allergic contact dermatitis.
According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, allergic contact dermatitis is a skin inflammation characterized by swollen, reddened and itchy skin that’s caused by direct contact [...]
Dermatitis :: Features of urticarial dermatitis
Urticarial dermatitis seems to be a useful histological and clinical term for a subset of the dermal hypersensitivity reaction pattern.
Histopathological features of urticarial dermatitis:
- Slight epidermal spongiosis with superficial perivascular lymphocytes and interstitial eosinophils
- Perivascular eosinophils that spill interstitially into the surrounding dermis
Clinical features of urticarial dermatitis:
A, Urticarial papules and [...]
Dermatitis :: Defining Urticarial Dermatitis
In a study Steven Kossard, FACD; Ian Hamann, FACD; Barbara Wilkinson, BSc, concluded that urticarial dermatitis may represent a useful term for a subset of a reaction pattern designated most commonly as dermal hypersensitivity by pathologists. The term is not commonly used, and requires definition to determine whether it is clinically [...]
Dermatitis :: Aloe vera and Seborrheic dermatitis (seborrhea, dandruff)
One study using 30% aloe lotion suggests effectiveness for treating seborrheic dermatitis when applied to the skin twice daily for 4-6 weeks.
Further study is needed in this area before a strong recommendation can be made.
Dermatitis :: Aloe vera and Radiation dermatitis
Reports in the 1930s of topical aloe’s beneficial effects on skin after radiation exposure lead to widespread use in skin products.
Currently, aloe gel is sometimes recommended for radiation-induced dermatitis, although scientific evidence suggests a lack of benefit in this area.
Arthritis :: GILZ mediates the antiinflammatory effects of glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids are widely used as drugs to treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis or dermatitis and they act in part by suppressing T cell function.
In a study appearing online on May 10 in advance of publication in the June print issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, [...]
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