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Molecule in Skin May Link Eczema And Asthma

4th June 2009 by admin No Comments

A substance secreted by eczema-damaged skin might trigger asthma in children, U.S. researchers suggest.
The theory comes from a study of mice with an eczema-like condition, which suggested that early treatment of eczema and inhibition of the trigger substance might help prevent asthma.
An estimated 50 percent to 70 percent of children with [...]