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Research comparing the skin microbes of eczema patients with healthy individuals reveals notable microbial imbalance. Certain "bad" microbes are more prevalent in eczema-affected skin, potentially exacerbating inflammation, while beneficial microbes are diminished.
These findings open avenues for innovative therapies such as microbiome modulation—encouraging "good" microbes to restore balance and strengthen skin defenses, supplementing existing anti-inflammatory treatments.
An Innovative Device: Rolo — Relief at Your Fingertips
Addressing the significant itch cycle associated with eczema, Singaporean industrial designer Jianwen Tan developed Rolo, a handheld device designed to relieve itch without further damaging the skin.