60% of atopic dermatitis happens below the age of two
Hence, it demands timely diagnosis and appropriate medical intervention,” said paediatric dermatology professor Sandipan Dhar, president Society for Eczema Studies, West Bengal. “Persistent itching, disturbed sleep, repeated flare ups, fear of visible lesions can affect confidence, relationships and work. Eczema is a skin condition but is strongly linked with several other conditions including rhinitis, asthma, and gastrointestinal food reactions. Dhar is also the head of the department at Institute of Child Health. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata
Kolkata : While genetic predisposition plays an important factor for a child to get eczema, on World Eczema Day on Monday, doctors said pollution, food habits and lifestyle changes are causing rising incidence of this skin condition among children.