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Last Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have announced that some over-the-counter acne treatments can cause severe irritation or allergic reactions Some acne skin treatments contain ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid . Some products may cause dryness of the skin but can escalate to itching burning and peeling in some cases.…
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Eczema drop in support group 21st March 9.30-11.30 Venue New Devon Clinic 55 Hyde Road Paignton TQ4 5BP Contact Marlene 01803401001 Ditch The Itch!! A new drop in group is starting in Paignton for eczema sufferers of all ages. With the support of the Eczema Society – see their web site. Marlene Hochstrasser Independent Specialist…
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Allergy drugs (antihistamines): Quercetin, a supplement that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables, is a powerful mast cell stabilizer, which means that it helps reduce histamine in the body. Think of it as a natural version of loratadine, a popular effective drug used to treat allergies. As a benefit, quercetin may help with other things,…
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I was approached today by BBC Radio Devon re the study released from the School of Public Health at Imperial College London lead by Dr Christopher Millett Child. Asthma hospital admissions down after smoking ban. Published in the journal Pediatrics . Asthma affects 1 in 11 children in the UK. Acute hospital admissions from children…
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Children who live in cities are more likely to have food allergies than those who live in rural communities Introduce new foods to your baby gradually and watch out for any signs of food allergies which can include hives, skin rashes and vomiting. One of the greatest pleasures of parenthood is marking your kids’ development…
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Due to global warming, warmer climates andover-planting of male plants, trees, etc we are seeing a huge rise in level ofseasonal pollens, and those who with allergies are in store for another brutalallergy season. Here are some strategies to help reducesuffering and promote allergy friendly gardening! Tip 1 – DO try to eliminate weeds from…
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Unseasonably warm temperatures and early budding and blooming have caused this year’s allergy season to creep up earlier than ever , heat and rain typically drive a season to be good or bad. It is said the allergy season is about five to six weeks ahead of schedule, and is potentially worst season in decades.…
Read MoreFind out important patient information for the most common medications used to treat allergies and asthma. Learn about what a medication is used for, who shouldn’t take it, common side effects, and interactions with other medications. Pictures of the medication (pills, capsules, bottles, etc) are also shown. http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationinformation/Information_on_the_Most_Common_Allergy_Medications.htm
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Under eye dark circles are one of the most common dermatological complaints. They result from issues such as stress, lack ofsleep or plain ill luck in the skin department. Sometimes, dark circles under the eyes even run in families. Under eye dark circles are more noticeable in people with fair skin or deep-set eyes. Despite…
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