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Scientists identify unique sub type of eczema linked to food allergy
Scientists identify unique sub type of eczema linked to food allergy The structure of “healthy looking” non- lesional skin in patients suffering from eczema has recently come under the microscope. It has
Allergy Testing
Allergy Testing “If we can make the correct diagnosis, healing can begin.’ Andrew Weil INTRODUCTION Allergy testing can be a key step in the path of managing allergic disorders, however, these tests
Valentine’s Day 2019 – Allergy-Friendly Chocolates & Sweets in South Africa
Valentine's Day 2019 - Allergy-Friendly Chocolates & Sweets in South Africa Love is in the air! With the holiday right around the corner, we’ve made a list of food allergy friendly goodies
Mastocytosis – What is it?
Mastocytosis - What is it? What is this? Or how does one even correctly pronounce the word? So there we stood, in the dermatologist’s office, repeating THIS word in our heads out
Will my child get asthma? A tool to measure asthma development
Will my child get asthma? A tool to measure asthma development Many young children wheeze, usually with infections, and most of these children do not go in to develop asthma. However, some
The effects of temperature and humidity on asthma
The effects of temperature and humidity on asthma Both humidity and cold air are two very common asthma triggers and it is important that asthma sufferers bear this in mind. Whilst exposing
Introducing Egg at 6 months old
Introducing Egg at 6 months old Grow Great has run a campaign which promotes the South African National Department of Health and the South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines recommendation of introducing
Oral Immunotherapy – a glimmer of hope!
Oral Immunotherapy – a glimmer of hope! Scientists think treatment in which children take increasing doses of peanut protein will be approved next year. Allergist and Paediatrician Prof Claudia Gray gives her