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NAPA, Calif., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a life sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, announced today that positive study results from a clinical trial of Pyratine-XR(TM) in patients with rosacea will be presented February 13, 2009, at the 7th Annual South Beach Clinical Dermatology Symposium in Miami, Florida. Dr. Mark Nestor, the Symposium chair, will be presenting...
Canadian researchers have added worrying about the troubled economy to the list of things that can trigger flare-ups of the chronic skin condition eczema. Emotional factors -- including stress -- were reported to be the most common cause of flare-ups in three out of four eczema sufferers, a Canadian survey indicates. The Eczema Awareness, Support and Education Program conducted a national online survey of eczema sufferers, which was developed in consultation with Dr. Marlene Dytoc, an...
Hypersensitivity to perfumes is the most common contact allergy in adults. Research at the University of Gothenburg has demonstrated that even natural aromatic oils, which many deem harmless compared to synthetic perfumes, may cause allergic reactions.Roughly one in five adults in northern Europe is believed to suffer from contact allergy to one or more chemicals. The most common is nickel allergy, but many people also suffer from contact allergy to perfumes "“ even perfume substances that...
Scotland-based company to showcase synthetic DGLA at InformEx Pharma-grade DGLA used to treat eczema, psoriasis, arthritis SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The omega-6 fatty acid DGLA, which has potent anti-inflammatory actions and has not previously been readily accessible from any natural source, is now available in commercial quantities and to a super-pure specification, specialist lipid manufacturer Equateq announced in advance of InformEx 2009. Equateq announced that it has...
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Eczema Association (NEA) awarded its Seal of Acceptance to Theraplex Emollient and Theraplex Clear Lotion. The NEA Seal of Acceptance is part of the association's Eczema & Sensitive-Skin Education (EASE) program, which is intended to improve the quality of life for people who suffer from eczema and sensitive skin. "These products met our criteria for having no irritating ingredients and being suitable for people with eczema," said...
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Eczema Association (NEA) awarded its Seal of Acceptance to Theraplex Emollient and Theraplex Clear Lotion. The NEA Seal of Acceptance is part of the association's Eczema & Sensitive-Skin Education (EASE) program, which is intended to improve the quality of life for children and adults who suffer from eczema and sensitive skin. "These products met our criteria for having no irritating ingredients and being suitable for...
Leading pediatric dermatologist explains prevalence of winter diaper rash and predicts a moderate to severe 2008/2009 diaper rash season COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- For the parents of the millions of diaper-clad babies, the winter months can mean cute little red outfits, cute little red button noses, and not-so-cute and oh-so-painful little red bottoms. Most don't think about their baby's skin health until sunscreen season comes around again. To view the Multimedia News...
A study led by Taiwanese researchers found psoriasis relief in the form of Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.Experts say there is no known cure for psoriasis, a chronic skin disease, though some therapies bring about a remission. It causes red scaly patches, or plaques, which take on a silvery-white appearance and often occur on the arms, elbows, knees and legs.The study found that indigo naturalis in the form of an ointment was safe and effective in...
Allergies may be much more than just an annoying immune malfunction, they may protect against certain types of cancer, U.S. researchers said. Paul Sherman, Erica Holland and Janet Shellman Sherman of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., suggest that allergy symptoms may protect against cancer by expelling foreign particles, some of which may be carcinogenic or carry absorbed carcinogens, from the organs most likely to come in with contact them. In addition, allergies may serve as early...
LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct 27 /PRNewswire/ -- DermTech, a biotechnology company developing EGIR(TM) (Epidermal Genetic Information Retrieval) technology for the non-invasive early detection of melanoma, drug development and other applications, and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, today announced the initiation of a study involving the use of the company's EGIR technology as a vehicle to evaluate oral and/or topical Vitamin D as a treatment for atopic dermatitis (eczema). "We are looking...
