Methods Fifty-eight paediatric-patients with moderate AD were enrolled and randomized in two groups: 1) Conventional treatment (CT) + DLE: Cetirizine (0.25mg/kg), once daily/4 weeks, Chlorpheniramine (0.35 mg/Kg), daily divided in 3 doses/4 weeks; and topical Methylprednisolone 0.1%, twice daily/10 days, then once daily/10 days, and ending every 48h/10 days; plus oral DLE (2mg/5mL), daily/5 day...

Materials and methods 89 infants with AD aged 3 to 24 months were recruited and followed up until the age of 8 years. The severity of AD at the time of the initial visit was calculated by using the SCORAD index, whereas the laboratory parameters determined were: peripheral blood eosinophil count, serum ECP, total IgE and specific IgE levels for a panel of food and inhaled allergens. Every secon...

BACKGROUND Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) colonization/infection is an important factor in the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD). Clinical trials have demonstrated conflicting efficacy of diluted bleach baths in treating moderate-to-severe AD. We conducted a double-blinded, placebo-controlled (water), cross-over trial among patients with AD to investigate the efficacy of bleach baths...

atopic dermatitis is one of the most common allergic diseases that almost always respond to conventional therapies with topical emollient, topical corticosteroids, systemic antihistamines and allergic abstinence. however few cases of atopic dermatitis with severe course do not respond to conventional therapies and high dose of intravenous immunoglobulin or cyclosporine are recommended for them....

Introduction & Objectives: Barriers for a daily use of an emollient in Atopic Dermatitis (AD) are concerns parents regarding ingredients and texture acceptability. We developed new containing organic avocado oil, sunflower oil unsaponifiable fractions, shea butter prebiotics following specific approach considering parents’ expectations on sensorial properties. Materials Methods: After focus gro...

Methods In an open study design 460 children aged 5 to 30 months with AE and no detectable peanut-specific serum IgE will be divided into two groups. In Group A parents are advised to feed their children peanut at least three times a week, in Group B participating children strictly avoid peanut in their diet. Children are followed for one year. At the beginning and the end of the study standard...

Methods We studied 165 children with AD aged 5 to 47 months with AD, who visited the Atopy Clinic of Seoul Medical Center. We checked birth weight, time of starting weaning foods, severity scores of atopic dermatitis (SCORAD), eosinophil counts in peripheral blood, serum total IgE and specific IgE to 6 major allergens (egg white, cow’s milk, soybean, peanut, wheat and fish). Height and weight f...

Methods 49 infants between the ages of 4-5 months were randomised to receive pasteurized raw egg powder as the intervention for a randomised controlled trial. All infants had moderate to severe eczema with SCORAD score >15, and had no known prior exposure to egg. Data was collected on any allergic reactions to the egg powder, along with background information on the infants and their families i...

BACKGROUND The present increased incidence of atopic diseases has been associated with an altered intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs). The composition of blackcurrant seed oil (BCSO) corresponds to the recommended dietary intake of EFAs, and as a dietary supplement could, in small doses, modify the imbalance of EFAs in an efficient way. OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of dietary supplementa...