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- Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among pediatric household contacts of Iranian tuberculosis cases using tuberculin skin test, IFN- γ release assay and IFN-γ-induced protein-10.Although the World Health Organization has recommended the diagnosis and prophylactic treatment of latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) in child household contacts of tuberculosis (TB) cases, the national programs in high-burden TB regions rarely implement adequate screening of this high-risk group, mainly because of resource limitations. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of LTBI among pediatric household […]
- Subcutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 28F in an infant: a case report.Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is defined by the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae on culture from samples obtained from a normally sterile site. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) have been developed for the prevention of IPD that is caused by highly virulent serotypes. Despite the effective reduction of IPD caused by vaccine serotypes after the introduction of […]
- Recommended core outcome instruments for health-related quality of life, long-term control and itch intensity in atopic eczema trials: results of the HOME VII consensus meeting.The Harmonising Outcome Measures for Eczema (HOME) initiative has established a core outcome set of domains for atopic eczema (AE) clinical trials. Previous consensus meetings have agreed on preferred instruments for clinician-reported signs (Eczema Area and Severity Index, EASI) and patient-reported symptoms (Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure, POEM). This paper reports consensus decisions from the HOME VII […]
- Scabies involving palms in older children and adults: a changing scenario.Scabies is a highly contagious, intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It has high prevalence in many tropical countries where crowded people live in resource-poor settings. The rash is distributed differently in adults and children. Adults manifest lesions primarily on the interdigital web spaces of the hands, flexor aspects of the […]
- Rare Genetic Variants in Immune Genes and Neonatal Herpes Simplex Viral Infections.Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a devastating disease with high mortality, particularly when disseminated. Studies in adults and children suggest that susceptibility to herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) may represent phenotypes for inborn errors in toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) signaling. However, the genetic basis of susceptibility to neonatal HSV including disseminated disease remains unknown. […]
- Skin Disease is More Recalcitrant Than Muscle Disease: A Long-Term Prospective Study of 184 Children with Juvenile Dermatomyositis.Persistent skin manifestations, especially calcinoses, contribute to morbidity in children with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM).To compare the course of skin and muscle involvement and document frequency of calcinosis in JDM.Prospective cohort study of 184 untreated children with JDM (July 1971-May 2019) at a single children’s hospital RESULTS: Disease activity scores (DAS) were persistently higher for skin […]
- Efficacy and safety of fumaric acid esters in young patients aged 10 to 17 years with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis – A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.Apart from three biologics, no systemic drugs are approved in Europe for children with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Retrospective observational studies showed promising results for fumaric acid esters (FAE) in this setting.To show superiority of FAE over placebo in terms of treatment response after 20 weeks in children and adolescents aged 10-17 years.In a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, […]
- Pathologically oriented descriptive study of male genital circumcisions across medical and surgical specialties.Circumcision is one of the most frequently performed procedure by clinicians, yet its role and indication in clinical practice lacks consensus and remains unclear. We sought to evaluate a collection of male circumcisions to determine the range of indications, histopathological diagnoses, and type of clinicians associated with circumcision.We performed a retrospective descriptive cohort study of […]
- Infantile infection and antibiotic exposure in association with pediatric psoriasis development: a nationwide nested case-control study.Microbiol dysbiosis and antibiotic exposure have been implicated in the pathogenesis of pediatric inflammatory diseases.To investigate the impacts of infantile infection and antibiotic exposure on pediatric psoriasis development METHODS: This is a nationwide nested case control study. From the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan, a total of 1,527 patients with pediatric psoriasis were […]
- Juvenile xanthogranuloma: retrospective analysis of 44 pediatric cases (single tertiary care center experience).Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is a rarely encountered skin disorder, which is characterized by the proliferation of non-Langerhans cell histiocytes. As JXG primarily affects infants and young children, this study aims to describe the epidemiologic, clinical, and histopathologic characteristics of 44 children diagnosed with JXG at a tertiary health care center.Fourty-four children with a histopathologic diagnosis […]
- Screening for infantile hepatic hemangioma in patients with cutaneous infantile hemangioma: a multicenter prospective study.Abdominal ultrasonography has been proposed for screen infantile hepatic hemangioma (IHH) in patients with multiple cutaneous infantile hemangiomas (IHs).The aim of this study was to establish the optimal cutoff point for the number of cutaneous IHs needed to screen for IHH.We performed a prospective, multicenter study to screen for IHH in patients younger than 9 […]
- Co-occurrence of Aicardi-Goutières syndrome type 6 and dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria due to compound heterozygous pathogenic variants in ADAR1: a case series from India.Aicardi-Goutières syndrome type 6 (AGS6) and dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria (DSH) are allelic disorders due to homozygous/ compound heterozygous and heterozygous mutations in ADAR1 respectively. We report three unrelated children presenting with features of both AGS6 and DSH, two of whom had pathogenic variants in ADAR1. We also allude to the novel genetic variants in our […]
- A study of medication errors during the prescription stage in the pediatric critical care services of a secondary-tertiary level public hospital.Medication Errors (MEs) are considered the most common type of error in pediatric critical care services. Moreover, the ME rate in pediatric patients is up to three times higher than the rate for adults. Nevertheless, information in pediatric population is still limited, particularly in emergency/critical care practice. The purpose of this study was to describe […]
- News on infantile haemangioma. Part 1: clinical course and pathomechanism.Currently, there is no doubt that the first choice of treatment for alarming infantile haemangiomas (IHs) is oral beta-blockers. However, research in this field remains active, as the pathogenesis of IH is still not completely elucidated. Furthermore, there are different approaches to the management of IHs with beta-blockers. In Part 1 of this review we […]
- Topical Corticosteroids Normalize both Skin and Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Infant Atopic Dermatitis.Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin disease. It is highly heterogeneous in clinical presentation, treatment response, disease trajectory and associated atopic comorbidities. Immune biomarkers are dysregulated in skin and peripheral blood.We used non-invasive skin and peripheral biomarkers to observe the effects of real-world topical corticosteroid treatment (TCS) in infants with AD, by […]
- Ecthyma gangrenosum due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis as initial manifestation of X-linked agammaglobulinemia: a case report.X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA, OMIM#300,300), caused by mutations in the Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) gene, is a rare monogenic inheritable immunodeficiency disorder. Ecthyma gangrenosum is a cutaneous lesion caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa that typically occurs in patients with XLA and other immunodeficiencies.We report the case of a 20-month-old boy who presented with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and […]
- Differences between Stevens-Johnson syndrome versus toxic epidermal necrolysis.To retrospectively review the outcomes of two rare cutaneous diseases, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and to question the practice of averaging the mortality rate on the assumption that they are one disease.A retrospective chart review of all patients diagnosed with SJS and TEN by a dermatologist between January 1, 2000, and […]
- Morphea patients with mucocutaneous involvement: A cross sectional study from the Morphea in Adults and Children (MAC) cohort.Demographic and clinical findings of patients with mucocutaneous morphea have not been well characterized.To determine the demographic and clinical characteristics of morphea patients with mucocutaneous lesions enrolled in the Morphea in Adults and Children Cohort (MAC).Cross-sectional study of 735 patients in the MAC Cohort from 2007 to 2018.4.6% of linear morphea patients had oral involvement […]
- Hemiscrotal agenesis: a novel phenotype of a rare malformation.Hemiscrotal agenesis (HSA) is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly in scrotal development. It is characterized by unilateral absence of scrotal skin with intact midline raphe. In the English literature, only seven patients were diagnosed with HSA. Herein, we report a 14-month-old boy with HSA, unilateral cryptorchidism and a perineal skin tag. Additionally, the patient had […]
- Burden, risk factors and infectious complications of cellulitis and erysipelas in United States adults and children in the emergency department setting.Little is known about the utilization and burden of emergency department (ED) visits for cellulitis/erysipelas in the United States.To determine the prevalence, risk factors, complications and cost of emergency care for cellulitis/erysipelas in the US.Cross-sectional study of the 2006-2016 National Emergency Department Sample, including a 20% sample of US ED visits (n=320,080,467).The mean annual incidence […]
- Acceptability, safety, and patterns of use of oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in South African adolescents: an open-label single-arm phase 2 trial.HIV incidence among adolescents in southern Africa remains unacceptably high. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention intervention but there are few data on its implementation among adolescents. We aimed to investigate the safety, feasibility, and acceptability of PrEP with oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package […]
- Childhood rosacea and related disorders.Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin and the eyes. The pathogenesis of rosacea is complex and includes the interaction between genetic and environmental factors, dysregulation of the innate immune system, neurovascular modifications and the interaction with skin commensals. Clinical manifestations in children include the telangiectatic form, papulopustular rosacea, ocular rosacea, periorificial […]
- Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Part II. Patch Testing Series, Procedure, and Unique Scenarios.Patch testing is the gold standard for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis. Causative allergens differ between children and adults, necessitating the development of pediatric-specific patch test series. The Pediatric Baseline Series was developed in 2018 through expert-consensus and includes relevant pediatric allergens of which dermatologists can use in practice. Obstacles in patch testing, such as the […]
- Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Part I. Clinical Features and Common Contact Allergens in Children.Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), a delayed hypersensitivity skin reaction to environmental allergens, has a prevalence that is similar in children and adults. However, diagnostic testing for ACD in pediatric populations accounts for less than one-tenth of all patch tests. The relative infrequency of pediatric patch testing may be attributed to the difficulty in testing in […]
- The use of direct oral challenge to confirm allergies to penicillin class antibiotics in Danish children.A high number of children are referred to pediatric departments with a suspected allergic reaction to antibiotics. The prevalence of true allergy is considered to be significantly lower than shown from clinical history and symptoms alone. This study investigated the historical use of direct oral challenges at three specialist pediatric departments in Denmark.In this retrospective […]
- Recommended core outcome instruments for health-related quality of life, long-term control and itch intensity in atopic eczema trials: results of the HOME VII consensus meeting.The Harmonising Outcome Measures for Eczema (HOME) initiative has established a core outcome set of domains for atopic eczema clinical trials. Previous consensus meetings have agreed upon preferred instruments for clinician-reported signs (Eczema Area and Severity Index – EASI) and patient-reported symptoms (Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure – POEM). This paper reports consensus decisions from the HOME […]
- Neuroimaging in infants and children in select neurocutaneous disorders.The role of neuroimaging in neurocutaneous disorders is an evolving field. Research can be inconsistent and inconclusive, leading to divergent practice for some disorders. This study provides an overview of the current role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain in select neurocutaneous disorders, namely Sturge-Weber syndrome, congenital melanocytic naevus syndrome, neurofibromatosis type 1, […]
- Mean core to peripheral temperature difference and mean lactate levels in first 6 hours of hospitalisation as two indicators of prognosis: an observational cohort study.To study mean core to peripheral temperature difference (CPTD) and the mean lactate levels over the first 6 h of admission to hospital, as indicators of prognosis in critically ill children.A prospective observational study in a tertiary level Pediatrics ICU in Delhi, India. Seventy eight paediatric patients from 1 month to 12 years were studied. Children with physical […]
- Trichoscopic signs of tinea capitis: a guide for selection of appropriate antifungal.Tinea capitis is the most common pediatric dermatophyte infection. Optimal treatment regimen differs according to the type of the dermatophyte involved.The aim of this work was to study the trichoscopic signs in relation to isolated organism in a sample of Egyptian patients with tinea capitis and the possibility of using them as a guide for […]
- Association between Air Pollution and Atopic Dermatitis in Guangzhou, China: Modification by Age and Season.The short-term effect of ambient air pollution on atopic dermatitis (AD), along with its effect modifiers, has not been fully addressed in previous studies.To examine the short-term associations between air pollution and AD, and identify effect modifications by age and season.We used the Generalized Additive Model to evaluate the short-term effect of ambient air pollution […]
- Laugier-Hunziker syndrome: a case report of the pediatric patient and review of the literature.Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare, idiopathic pigmentary disorder especially affecting the lips and oral mucosa. At present, no more than 200 cases of patients diagnosed with LHS syndrome have been described worldwide. To date, three patients under the age of 20 have been described, including the youngest patient who is a 12-year-old child. The […]
- Chronic Ulcers and Malnutrition in an African Patient.An 11-year-old girl with a congenitally malformed left hand, sickle cell trait, asthma, and history of appendicitis was transferred from Zambia for evaluation and treatment of widespread suppurative and ulcerative skin lesions that typically appeared after trauma to her skin. The ulcers first presented 3 years earlier but had markedly worsened in the 9 months before […]
- Classic Ehlers-Dalnos syndrome presenting as atypical chronic haematoma: a case report with novel frameshift mutation in COL5A1.Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders characterized by skin hyperextensibility, joint hypermobility and soft tissue vulnerable to blunt injury. Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial to patients to provide appropriate treatment, as well as to screen for life-threatening conditions such as aortic dissection and hollow organ perforation. The diagnosis of […]
- Study protocol: parents as pain management in Swedish neonatal care – SWEpap, a multi-center randomized controlled trial.During the first period of life, critically ill as well as healthy newborn infants experience recurrent painful procedures. Parents are a valuable but often overlooked resource in procedural pain management in newborns. Interventions to improve parents’ knowledge and involvement in infants’ pain management are essential to implement in the care of the newborn infant. Neonatal […]
- Systematic Review of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Children: Identifying Challenges and Practical Considerations for Successful Application.Few data exist to guide the application of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in the pediatric population.To summarize the clinical characteristics of children undergoing MMS, identify challenges that limit the use of MMS in this population, and examine how these challenges can be overcome.A systematic review of PubMed and EMBASE, from inception of databases to November […]
- The global burden of atopic dermatitis: lessons from the GBD Study – 1990 to 2017.The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study provides an annually updated resource to study disease-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Here we present the burden estimates for atopic dermatitis (AD), including data from inception of the GBD project in 1990 until 2017. Atopic dermatitis (AD) ranks 15th among all non-fatal diseases and has the highest disease […]
- Randomised controlled trial of topical corticosteroid and home-based narrowband UVB for active and limited vitiligo – results of the HI-Light Vitiligo trial.Evidence for the effectiveness of vitiligo treatments is limited.To determine effectiveness of (a) hand-held narrowband-UVB (NB-UVB) and (b) combination of potent topical corticosteroid (TCS) and NB-UVB compared to TCS, for localised vitiligo.Pragmatic, 3-arm, placebo-controlled RCT (9 months’ treatment; 12 months’ follow-up). Adults and children, recruited from secondary care and community, aged ≥5 years with active […]
- Pressure Urticaria in an Infant Appearing Similar to Physical Abuse.A healthy Hispanic boy was born via cesarean delivery after an uncomplicated pregnancy. At 4 weeks old , his parents brought him to the emergency department for bruising on both soles of the feet. At 6 weeks old, his parents brought him to primary care for new bruises on his arms and back. After evaluation, primary […]
- Interferon-γ Release Assays for Tuberculosis Infection Diagnosis in Refugees <5 Years Old.New guidelines support using interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) in children ≥2 years for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, lack of experience in young children and concern that IGRAs are less sensitive than tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) limit their use. Our aim was to identify active tuberculosis (TB) cases among high risk children <5 […]
- Establishment of a pediatric trigger tool based on Global Trigger Tool to identify adverse drug events of children: experience in a Chinese hospital.The Global Trigger Tool (GTT),which is a method using “triggers” to review medical record retrospectively to identify possible adverse events. Several studies showed that the GTT was effective. However, there were only a few localized trigger tools that had been established to detect pediatric adverse drug events (ADEs) in China. This study aimed to establish […]
- Response to ‘No evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection by polymerase chain reaction or serology in children with pseudo-chilblain’. Reply from the authors.Dear Editor, Recalcati et al. conclude that chilblain-like lesions (CLLs) are part of the spectrum of COVID-19 based on reports of SARS-CoV-2 in endothelial cells of skin biopsies assessed by immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy (EM).1 Nevertheless, the conclusion does not seem to be adequately supported by the data. Recalcati et al. expand their previously reported […]
- Dupilumab provides favourable long-term safety and efficacy in children aged ≥ 6 to < 12 years with uncontrolled, severe atopic dermatitis: results from an open-label phase IIa study and subsequent phase III open-label extension study.Children aged ≥6 to <12 years with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) have limited treatment options. In a 16-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III trial in children, dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody inhibiting interleukin (IL)-4/IL-13 signaling, significantly improved signs and symptoms with acceptable safety; longer-term safety and efficacy data are lacking.To report the pharmacokinetic profile and long-term safety […]
- Children of the Sun: a historical look at how pediatric light therapy shaped attitudes and behaviors toward sunbathing.Today, parents are warned to protect their children from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, the most preventable and leading cause of skin cancer. Yet, during the first half of the 20th century, the medical community widely extolled the health benefits of daily sunbaths for babies and children. What initially had begun as evidence-based medical therapies […]
- What are the best endpoints for Eczema Area and Severity Index and Scoring Atopic Dermatitis in clinical practice? A prospective observational study.Multiple strategies have been used to evaluate the minimal important change (MIC) of the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) and Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD). The meaningfulness of these MICs is not well established across all severities of atopic dermatitis (AD).To determine the MIC of percentage and absolute improvement of EASI and SCORAD scores in […]
- Symptom burden of atopic dermatitis in early childhood assessed from daily monitoring of symptoms and topical steroid usage.Disease burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) as number of days with symptoms and medical treatment has never been studied as measure of severity.To investigate risk factors for AD burden in the first 3 years of life.The Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood2010 included 700 children. AD burden was assessed by daily diary entries with […]
- Long-term sequelae secondary to snakebite envenoming: a single centre retrospective study in a Costa Rican paediatric hospital.Although devastating acute effects associated with snake envenoming are well described, the long-term sequelae resulting from these envenomings have not been adequately addressed, especially in the paediatric population. The aim of our study is to describe the clinical characteristics among paediatric patients in Costa Rica who developed long-term sequelae secondary to snakebite envenoming.Retrospective descriptive study […]
- An economic evaluation of the randomised controlled trial of topical corticosteroid and home-based narrowband UVB for active and limited vitiligo (The HI-Light Trial).Economic evidence for vitiligo treatments is absent.To determine the cost-effectiveness of (a) hand-held narrowband-UVB (NB-UVB) and (b) combination of topical corticosteroid (TCS) and NB-UVB compared to TCS for localised vitiligo.Cost-effectiveness analysis alongside a pragmatic, 3-arm, placebo-controlled RCT with 9 months’ treatment. 517 Adults and children (aged ≥5 years) with active vitiligo affecting <10% of skin […]
- Characteristics and Impacts of Itch in Children with Inflammatory Skin Disorders.Itch is a cardinal feature of pediatric disorders and can impair quality of life. However, few studies have addressed symptoms and impacts of itch in pediatric patients.We focused on understanding the child’s experience of itch and impact of itch specifically on affected children, including by comparison with the adult experience.Semi-structured interviews (9 parents/15 children with […]
- Characteristics and Impacts of Itch in Children with Inflammatory Skin Disorders.Itch is a cardinal feature of pediatric disorders and can impair quality of life. However, few studies have addressed symptoms and impacts of itch in pediatric patients.We focused on understanding the child’s experience of itch and impact of itch specifically on affected children, including by comparison with the adult experience.Semi-structured interviews (9 parents/15 children with […]
- Household Food Security and Infant Adiposity.Food insecurity has been associated with obesity, but previous studies are inconsistent and few included infants. We examined associations between household food security and infant adiposity and assessed the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as effect modifiers. We hypothesized that infants from food-insecure households […]
- What’s new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2018. Part 1: prevention and topical therapies.This review is part of a series of annual updates that summarize the evidence base for atopic eczema (AE). The aim is to provide a succinct guide for clinicians on the key findings from 14 systematic reviews on the prevention and topical treatment of AE published or indexed in 2018. Various supplements, including long-chain polyunsaturated […]
- Adolescents exposed to discrimination: are they more prone to excessive internet use?The Internet may serve as a suitable environment for discriminated adolescents as they may consider the online space as the place where they have possibility to build social ties they are missing in their offline life or manage their self-presentation. Therefore, our aim was to explore the association between different types of discrimination by peers […]
- Capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome. A multicenter study.Capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation (CM-AVM) syndrome is a rare syndrome that associates characteristic skin lesions with fast-flow vascular malformations (FFVM) in one-third of patients. Few case series have been described, and none in Spain.We conducted an observational study of patients with CM-AVM syndrome diagnosed in 15 Spanish hospitals over 3 years. The main clinical, radiological, genetic findings […]
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Pediatric Patients.Interest and research in Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) has grown over the decade, resulting in expanded knowledge on the associated comorbidities and treatment efficacy. Knowledge on pediatric onset HS is still limited, based upon case studies, small case series, and extrapolation from adult studies. With increasing prevalence of childhood obesity, lowering pubertal age and increasing awareness […]
- Prospective study of 5-day challenge with penicillins in children.To examine if a 5-day challenge with penicillin improves the diagnostic sensitivity compared with a single full dose in children with mild skin reactions.Subjects referred with suspected allergy to penicillin were consecutively included. Irrespectively of the morphology of the index reaction and the result of specific IgE, all subjects underwent a two-step titrated drug provocation […]
- Autosomal recessive hypotrichosis with loose anagen hairs associated with TKFC mutations.Loose anagen hair is a rare form of impaired hair anchorage in which anagen hairs that lack inner and outer root sheaths can be gently and painlessly plucked from the scalp. Usually occurring in children and often self-limiting, a genetic basis to the disorder has been suggested but not proven. A better understanding the aetiology […]
- International recommendations for an effective control of head louse infestations.Head louse infestations continue to be a concern of public health in most countries, including the most developed ones. The present recommendations are intended to inform and stress the role and impact of the different authorities, institutions, industry, and the public in the control of head lice in order to reduce the prevalence of this […]
- Diagnosis of Mycoplasma aetiology in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.We were pleased that the first national guidelines for paediatric Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) were published in your journal last year1 . They highlighted the higher rate of infectious triggers in children compared to adults. This message is especially important for us, as author SW’s son had SJS/TEN triggered by Mycoplasma […]
- Water hardness and a possible genetic link with eczema in children.Previous studies have found a possible link between the risk of children developing atopic eczema, and hardness of the water used at home. The harder the water (containing more calcium), the more children seemed to develop eczema. Yet a study in children with eczema using water softeners to reduce water hardness had shown no difference […]
- Serum level and clinical significance of vitamin E in children with allergic rhinitis.Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most prevalent allergic diseases in children. This study aimed to investigate the association between serum concentrations of vitamin E and AR to determine if the vitamin E level is correlated with the occurrence and severity of AR.A total of 113 children were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Sixty-five […]