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Families Needed To Test For “Hard Water” For Eczema Study

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Are you or your family member having eczema and living in England?  Then, this piece of news may be of interest to you. Organisers are looking for family volunteers in England in a of a Stg1mil study into whether “hard water” causes eczema in children.

Certain areas, where waters are particularly hard, are the main focus in this study.  They include Nottingham, Leicester, Cambridge, Londen and Isle of Wright.  Researchers will examine whether installing water softeners in homes can help the treatment of childhood eczema.

Some researchers believe that living in a hard water area may worsen eczema. They believe hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, leading to increased use of soaps which can be harsh for the skin.

Very often, I read about volunteers being needed for various health studies.  Most of these studies invariably involve drugs to be tested.  I generally would be hesitant about asking anyone or volunteering in one myself. However, this new study appears different.  It does not require any ingestion of harmful substances nor anything invasive.  The results of this study are likely to benefit many eczema sufferers; as the wrong type of water used can rob the skin of its moisture and hence, cause increased dryness.

Contact The University of Nottingham for Professor Hywel Williams if you and your family are keen to participate in this trial. 

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One Response to “Families Needed To Test For “Hard Water” For Eczema Study”

  1. William Fang on December 3rd, 2007 2:30 am

    Dear Professor Hywel Wiliams,

    I am William Fang of Malaysia who is currently also doing some research on Eczema.
    Certainly, the risking factor which related to environment does affect the outcome for Eczema sufferers, including Hard water!
    But, why?
    I reckon that once human immune system start to give up resulted from the changing environement condition, the outcome would be “Eczema” as shown through the skin. This implies that Soft water also does play an important role in developing Eczema.
    Have a good day!

    Sincerely yours,
    Wilia Fang

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