Risk Factors for Eczema
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Eczema are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Eczema makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Eczema. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Eczema. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Eczema in various sources includes:
- Genetics
- Environmental irritants
- Family history of eczema
- Family history of asthma
- Family history of allergies
- Family history of hay fever
Risks factors for Eczema: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to risk factors for Eczema:
- Breastfeeding may delay onset of food allergies
- People with certain conditions should be wary of smallpox vaccines
Last revision: April 10, 2003
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