Eczema woes not just skin deep

(Northwestern University) Adults who have eczema -- a chronic itchy skin disease that often starts in childhood -- have higher rates of smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and obesity and are less likely to exercise than adults who don't have the disease. They also have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. About 10 percent of US adults have eczema.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news