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A "vitamin D hypothesis" has been proposed to explain the increased prevalence of eczema in regions with higher latitude. This review focuses on the current available evidence with regard to the possible effect of vitamin D on the development of atopic eczema. Observational studies have indicated a link between vitamin D status and eczema outcomes, including lower serum vitamin D levels associa...

BACKGROUND Neuropeptide S Receptor (NPSR1) gene has been associated with multiple allergic phenotypes in several patient populations. OBJECTIVE We analysed the effect of the NPSR1 genotypes in the development of asthma, rhinitis, eczema, or food allergy in children randomly receiving either probiotic or placebo treatment. METHODS 796 children born to families at high risk for allergic disea...