The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it's thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body's immune system to allergens and irritants, similar to
other allergic diseases such as asthma and food allergy.
The longer an infant is breastfed, the less risk for development of
other allergic diseases such as asthma and eczema.
Not exact matches
Cannabinoids have been shown to act as immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory agents in skin
diseases, as well as in many
other pathologies of the immune system,
such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and
allergic asthma.
Other studies have shown that greenshell mussel may be of benefit in
allergic disease such as atopic asthma.
It appears that hay fever, along with
other allergic diseases,
such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and food allergies are increasing over time,» says Nish.
Dog can suffer from
other fungal or yeast infections, bacterial skin infections, parasites
such as lice or mites or
allergic skin
diseases.
Older pets can have issues with the GI tract as a result of
other disease such as endocrine
diseases,
allergic disease and neoplasia.
These signs are also shared by
other feline respiratory
diseases such as asthma and
allergic bronchitis.
The most common conditions that are treated include traumatic nerve injuries, intervertebral disk
disease, degenerative myelopathy, epilepsy and
other central nervous system disorders; asthma,
allergic dermatitis, lick granulomas; and chronic pain
such as that caused by degenerative joint
disease.
It is used in the management and treatment of immune mediated
disease such as immune mediated hemolytic anemia, or thombocytopenia: many CNS disorders: some neoplasia: dermatologic
diseases:
allergic reactions
such as asthma, hives, and itching: inflammatory orthopedic
diseases: endocrine disorders including Addison's: respiratory
disease with an inflammatory component, inflammatory bowel
diseases and many
other conditions.