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H Pylori is Associated with Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that primarily affects the face (cheeks, nose, chin and central forehead). Although the exact mechanisms for the development of rosacea are not clear, it is known that inflammation plays a central role in the disorder. Recent evidence suggests that this inflammation is associated with the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are released by the body’s inflammatory cells (including neutrophils). Topical application of drugs that contain antioxidants seems to work quite well in the treatment of rosacea. The antioxidants work to quench the ROS in much the same way as antioxidants in...
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H Pylori is Associated with Behcet’s Disease

Behcet’s disease (BD) is a nasty inflammatory disorder that affects the vascular system (arteries and veins). It leads to problems in all areas of the body that have mucosal membranes (especially the eyes, genitals and digestive tract). It can also cause neurological problems. The exact cause, or aetiology of Behcet’s disease is still unknown, although as with many other inflammatory conditions several environmental causes, along with genetics, are implicated. Behcet’s disease is characterized by an enhanced inflammatory response involving proinflammatory cytokines and heat shock protein. Interestingly, bacterial heat shock protein may increase with H pylori infection and the bacteria...
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H Pylori is Associated with Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic or infantile eczema, is a complex skin disease that is characterized by pruritic inflammation of the skin. Atopic dermatitis in older children and adults is often confused with psoriasis. The condition occurs predominantly in infancy and childhood. The skin of a patient with atopic dermatitis reacts abnormally and easily to irritants, food, and environmental allergens and becomes red, flaky and very itchy. The skin also becomes vulnerable to surface infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. The skin on inside of the elbows and knees is most commonly affected. Atopic dermatitis often...
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H Pylori and Stomach Pain

Stomach Pain: How Is It Caused & What Can You Do About It? If you have stomach pain, it’s very important to understand what is causing it. The truth is that many factors could be causing or contributing to your pain. One thing is for sure, if you want to permanently remove the pain so that you feel better, you’re going to need to find the root cause rather than simply taking medications to suppress the symptoms. Different Types of Stomach Pain There are many different types of stomach pain. I classify them into the following basic groups: Heartburn...
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H Pylori and Chronic Urticaria / Hives

The European Journal of Dermatology defines chronic urticaria (CU) as: “A recalcitrant skin disease characterized by pruritic wheals lasting more than 6 weeks in the absence of physical cause.” The skin wheals in chronic urticaria are raised and appear as in the image below: The symptoms of chronic urticaria are caused by the release of histamine and other skin mediator chemicals. In other words, they are caused by an immune response. Potential triggers include: Persistent infections or infestations NSAIDs Food additives However in many cases, there is no known trigger, leading to a diagnosis of ‘idiopathic’ chronic urticarial. A...
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