It has been reported that ten new genetic links have been discovered that may increase the risk of eczema developing. Amongst the genes found, were some that had an effect on certain roles of the immune system. An over-active immune system can be a cause of cause developing. The first part of the research was done with around 21,000 eczema sufferers and over 90,000 non-sufferers. Another 260,000 people were added to the research so the results could be confirmed. The main result of the study confirms how important the immune system is in the development of eczema. How these new found genes will increase the risk of eczema developing may need more research, and more time.
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