There is a growing desire to explain the worldwide rise in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis
(AD). Trend data on the burden of AD suggest that the picture in the develo** world may …

Helminth parasites infect almost one-third of the world's population, primarily in tropical
regions. However, regions where helminth parasites are endemic record much lower …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex inflammatory disorder with multiple interactions between
genetic, immune and external factors. The sum of external factors that an individual is …

Allergic inflammation is due to a complex interplay between several inflammatory cells,
including mast cells, basophils, lymphocytes, dendritic cells, eosinophils, and sometimes …

Although human toxocariasis ranks among the most common zoonotic infections worldwide,
it remains relatively unknown to the public. The causal agents are the nematode parasites …

Deworming is rightly advocated to prevent helminth-induced morbidity. Nevertheless, in
affluent countries, the deliberate infection of patients with worms is being explored as a …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) prevalence is rising worldwide. Literature data suggest the incidence
of AD in develo** countries is gradually getting close to that of developed ones, in which …

The Th2 immune response, culminating in eosinophilia and IgE production, is not only
characteristic of allergy but also of infection by parasitic worms (helminths). Anti-parasite IgE …

In less than half a century, allergy, originally perceived as a rare disease, has become a
major public health threat, today affecting the lives of more than 60 million people in Europe …

Purpose of review Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting up
to 20% of children and up to 5% of adults worldwide, contributing to significant disease …