Fabric Fiber May Soothe Eczema

After due research, Daiwabo Neu Co, an Osaka-based textile maker has developed a fibre that reduces itching for the atopic dermatitis affected people, generating soothing effect.In an experiment, financed by Shinshu University and other such institutions, it was concluded that among the 100 subjects, 80 felt relief when they wore undergarments made from this fibre.Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a condition where the sufferers have extreme itching sensation on skin and intense scratching causes infection, bleeding and discomfiture.This fibre is dyed in iron phthalocyanine, an organic chemical that destroys the protein that accelerates itching sensation and decomposes allergens such as dust mites and house dust; all major causes of such irritation.Professional doctors examined patients during the trials for the scars and blemishes, sources informed.