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atopic dermatitis

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atopic dermatitis [‚ā‚täp·ik ‚dər·mə′tīd·əs]
(medicine)
A chronic eruption of red patches accompanied by intense itching that usually begins in infancy but may continue into adult life; the disease has a genetic predisposition, but its expression is modified by environmental factors.


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In collaboration with Aichi Gakusen University, the company's R&D division has confirmed that an intake of milk fermented by L-92 helps alleviates atopic dermatitis.
By delivering gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) directly to damaged skin cells, Borage Dry Skin Therapy[TM], from ShiKai[R] Products, relieves the itching and severe dryness caused by atopic dermatitis, eczema, and skin problems associated with diabetes or chemotherapy.
OTCBB:CGXP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious disease and dermatology, today reported it has completed the patient visit phase of its clinical study evaluating the efficacy of the company's EpiCeram in comparison to a mid-strength topical steroid in treating patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema).
 
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