According to an international investigation, it is likely that climate change will worsen the situation for people who suffer from eczema.
Scientists examined previous studies on the links between climate and air pollution and the number of patients seeking help for their eczema to assess the evidence.
According to the researchers, after analyzing 42 studies, there is moderate to high-quality evidence that air pollution is associated with an increase in the severity of eczema, as well as with extreme temperatures, hot or cold.
Increased rainfall and humidity may also be related to eczema, they say, adding that efforts to reduce air pollution and mitigate climate change may help improve outcomes for people with eczema.
