What Is Eczema and Why Are Some Children More Prone? Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes dryness, itching, and inflammation. It typically starts in childhood and may persist for life.

“Those who had a dog early in life did not have an increased risk of eczema. This theory was also confirmed on human skin cells—keratinocytes—exposed to dog allergens, which showed a ...

Pet dogs could combat eczema risk in children genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study (Alamy/PA) Ella Pickover 4 June 2025 ...

Academics said that having a pet dog in “early life” could have a “protective effect”. But they stressed that the study did not look at the effect dog exposure could have on existing eczema, and ...