atopic dermatitis Archives

Taming Staphylococcus aureus in the eczema skin microbiome

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Researchers Greg Hillebrand, Gabriel Núñez and Seitaro Nakagawa research compounds found in rosemary that may prevent Staphylococcus auerus related skin problems such as atopic dermatits, or eczema

Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a skin condition that affects millions of people globally. The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus – a common and normally harmless member of the skin microbiome that can turn nasty in certain circumstances – has been linked to this condition. A team at the University of Michigan, USA, led by Drs Gabriel Núñez and Seitaro […]

Tomato seed saponins promise to cure dermatitis

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Dr Hiroshi Shimoda conducts a study on the chemical compositoin and bioactive properties of tomato seeds, discovering a type of saponin that can be used to cure atopic dermatitis

Dr Hiroshi Shimoda from Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co Ltd and Professor Toshio Morikawa of Kindai University conducted a study on the chemical composition and bioactive properties of tomato seeds. The researchers found steroidal saponins called lycoperosides, previously associated with skin-health promotion, to be the major seed components, more abundant in seeds than in tomato fruits. The researchers further […]