Donohue: Tiny mite causes scabies, which causes mighty itch (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can I do to get rid of scabies? I had a terrible itch on my fingers and hands, and it was diagnosed as eczema.

Dr. Paul Donohue: Itching after mite care is normal (Detroit News)

Dear Dr. Donohue: What can I do to get rid of scabies? I had a terrible itch on my fingers and hands, and it was diagnosed as eczema. The eczema medicine didn't work. My doctor sent me to a dermatologist, who made the scabies diagnosis. I applied the skin cream twice, but I still have the itch. Can't this terrible thing be cured? I am at my wits' end.

Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 28, 2008 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Wanted: human guinea pigs for science. Any volunteers? (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Medical science needs you. Well, some parts of you, at least. There's a lot of medical research going on across the country. But sometimes there are not enough willing bodies to participate. Doctors and researchers put a lot of effort into getting people to participate through radio, newspaper and TV ads. They put out fliers. They ask their patients.

UK testing smallpox vaccine (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying the safety of a new vaccine for smallpox. The study is part of a national program to develop vaccines that would protect U.S. citizens against a terrorist attack that involved biological agents. .It.s going to help the United States and the world,. said Dr. Richard Greenberg, who studies infectious diseases and is leading the ...

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What Is Eczema? 14 Aug 08 This feature 'What is Eczema?' is one of three features that focuses on the topic of skin conditions.

Vitality is key at new health store in Durham (The Middletown Press)

DURHAM - As the trend of buying all-natural products from local vendors continues to strengthen in the food and beverage industry, so it does in other areas, hopes Denise Funaro of Durham.

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New Emollient Cream Dexeryl(R) Preferred By Patients With Ichthyosis And Eczema (Medical News Today)

Dexeryl® cream, a new topical emollient and moisturising cream from Pierre Fabre Dermatologie is launched today. It has been shown to be effective but, importantly, patients significantly prefer using Dexeryl (p

Childhood eczema tied to asthma risk later (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Children with the allergic skin condition eczema are at increased risk of developing asthma well into adulthood, according to a decades-long study.

Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 28, 2008

Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch : Eczema If you are aged 18 to 65, have eczema, and are in good general health, you may be eligible for this study.

Eczema Home Remedies

Eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition which symptoms include dry, itchy, red and flaky skin.

EASE into Back-to-School: Program helps kids with eczema learn the ABCs of managing their condition

Back-to-School can be an overwhelming time for children and parents, as they anticipate what the new school year will bring.

Home Remedies for Eczema

Do you have irritated, red, itchy dry skin? Eczema is an irritating and sometimes embarrassing skin condition often referred to as atopic dermatitis.

Eczema common inflammatory condition

This week's expert: Dr. Raffaele Pennella is a dermatologist at St. John's Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Eczema Increases Risk for Getting Asthma Down the Line

We know that there is a strong connection between allergic disease and asthma. People with asthma often have nasal allergies , eye allergies, skin allergies and even food allergies too.

New Emollient Cream Dexeryl(R) Preferred By Patients With Ichthyosis And Eczema

Dexeryl cream, a new topical emollient and moisturising cream from Pierre Fabre Dermatologie is launched today.

Eczema in Childhood Tied to Increased Risk of Asthma Later in Life, University of Melbourne Study

Children with the allergic skin condition eczema are at increased risk of developing asthma well into adulthood, according to a decades-long study.

Childhood Eczema Tied to Asthma Risk Later

Children with the allergic skin condition eczema are at increased risk of developing asthma well into adulthood, according to a decades-long study.

Massapequa Youth Attends Camp Wonder

Fifteen-year-old Josef Pevsner of Massapequa Park recently attended Camp Wonder, a medically staffed summer camp for children with serious and fatal skin diseases.