According to doctors' estimates, about 5.8 million people became ill with eczema in 2005, which indicates an increase in the growth of the disease by 42% compared to 2001, according to the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net Researchers, led by Professor Aziz Sheikh at the University of Edinburgh, claim that the numbers will continue to grow: "Eczema is currently one of the most common chronic diseases among Britons".

Environmental factors, including the frequency of showering and bathing, the use of soap and detergents, may contribute to the increase in morbidity, along with improved awareness and diagnosis.

By 2005, one in nine had encountered a disease. The highest rate of skin damage in children aged five to nine.

Over the past 5 years, the incidence of eczema increased by 57%, amounting to 13.7 million people by 2005.

"If these results reflect a genuine increase in the number of cases of eczema, but also improved awareness and diagnosis," say doctors.

Eczema is a skin disease manifested by polymorphous skin rashes. Doctors suppose that allergic reactions, environmental factors and constant stressful situations can become the reasons for its occurrence..

Health. Sumy. Ua.