Wool as a Cause of Eczema in Children

Abstract

THERE are many children affected with eczema who are nearly or entirely free from it in summer but in whom it recurs at the onset of cold weather and lasts through winter and spring. As soon as the weather becomes warm their condition begins to improve. It is obvious that something harms them in winter that is absent in summer.Wool deserves consideration as one possible cause. This has been noted by several observers.1 2 3 4 Young children are veritably smothered in wool in the winter. They wear mittens, coarse snow suits, wool hats, sweaters, scarfs and socks; they are continually in . . .