Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : June 7, 2016 5:50 PM IST
Eczema or dermatitis is a group of skin conditions that cause dryness, itchiness, redness in the skin along with rashes and swelling all over the body. The cause of this condition is still unknown but it afflicts both, adults and children. While dealing with the condition in itself is challenging, studies have found that it might also cause these four diseases.
A study published in PLoS One journal in 2014 found that severe eczema during infancy was associated with an increased risk of asthma at the age of 10 years [1]. This study included 93 children and researchers observed that if the child also suffered from wheezing along with eczema as an infant, he was far more likely to be diagnosed with asthma.
Individuals suffering from eczema are also at a higher risk of being obese and suffering from other health problems as compared to others [2]. Researchers say that people suffering from eczema are less likely to exercise because sweating can aggravate their skin condition.This puts them at a higher risk of high cholesterol and blood pressure.
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2015 found that eczema patients are also more prone to suffering from cardiovascular diseases due to lack of exercising. As sweating can aggravate their skin condition. Also, they are vulnerable to diabetes [3].
Other than obesity and cardiovascular diseases, eczema patients have been found to be more vulnerable to excessive drinking and smoking as compared to healthy individuals [3]. Researchers also found a link between eczema and sleep disturbances that can cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness. Other than this, eczema patients also have lower self-esteem as compared to healthy individuals.
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