A randomised controlled trial of ion-exchange water softeners for the treatment of eczema in children
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Epidemiological studies and anecdotal reports suggest a possible link between household use of hard water and atopic eczema. We sought to test whether installation of an ion-exchange water softener in the home can improve eczema in children.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | e1000395 |
| Journal | PLoS Medicine |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
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Impacts
REF2014 Impact Case Study: Demonstration of the ineffectiveness of water softeners in reducing symptoms of eczema in children
Impact: Health & Welfare Impacts
ID: 57151
