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Blizard Institute - Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

What is THEA?

Eczema is a long term itchy skin condition and is very common. We know that eczema in people from Bangladesh or in people with parents from Bangladesh is usually severe compared to other people. This can lead to more hospital admissions, more severe skin infections and a greater need for strong immunosuppressive tablets.

THEA is a study where we want to find out why there is a difference in eczema in Bangladeshi people.

  • We will check the link between participant's eczema and allergy, asthma and pollution near your home.
  • We will look at participant's skin and see how bad it is.
  • We will look participant's genetic code.
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