Eczema

Skin health round-up: ‘Bio-optimised collagen’, coix seed for skin infection, clean-label skin lightening

28-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Here we present the latest research and innovation around skin health, including how processed foods consumption is linked to higher risk of eczema, a Singapore’s firm’s ‘bio-optimised’ collagen shots innovation, and the potential benefits of coix seed...

Processed foods including pickles linked to higher risk of eczema in adults – China study

19-Jan-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

The frequent consumption of processed foods leads to an increased risk for atopic dermatitis, according to a study conducted on adults living in China.

Probiotics and infant eczema: Maternal supplementation of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium appears beneficial – meta-analysis

12-May-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium during pregnancy could reduce the risk of eczema developing in infants, results from a meta-analysis have shown.

Topical microbiome transplant could be key to alleviating eczema, say researchers

10-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

An effective way of treating atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, could be to apply specific bacteria to the affected areas of the skin, a human clinical trial showed.

Mother’s vitamin B levels affect eczema risk, study finds

26-Sep-2016 By Will Chu

Mothers, who have higher levels of vitamin B during pregnancy, tend to produce offspring less likely to develop eczema, a study has found.