Ultra Fine Merino Wool & Eczema
Clinical research conducted in Australia[i] has revealed that superfine Merino wool reduces the severity of eczema in children.
Clinical trials examining the effects of superfine Merino wool on atopic dermatitis, Australian researchers[ii] found that superfine Merino wool clothing reduced the severity of paediatric mild-moderate atopic dermatitis. The study concludes that traditional management guidelines classing all wool-based clothing as irritants should be modified to include superfine merino wool as a recommended clothing choice in childhood atopic dermatitis.
Eczema sufferers have particularly sensitive skin, often believing they are allergic to wool. However these Australian studies demonstrate the ultra-fine Merino garments are well tolerated by eczema sufferers and are indeed beneficial, with a reduction in eczema symptoms being seen after 3 to 4 weeks of changing to superfine Merino base layers garments.
Our Merino truly is skin loving. We’ve heard some rave reviews from some Smalls customers over the years with eczema-prone children, so its amazing to have that backed up by science.
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[i] Research was conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Queensland Institute of Dermatology
[ii] Research was conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Queensland Institute of Dermatology
Clinical research conducted in Australia[i] has revealed that superfine Merino wool reduces the severity of eczema in children.
Clinical trials examining the effects of superfine Merino wool on atopic dermatitis, Australian researchers[ii]found that superfine Merino wool clothing reduced the severity of paediatric mild-moderate atopic dermatitis. The study concludes that traditional management guidelines classing all wool-based clothing as irritants should be modified to include superfine merino wool as a recommended clothing choice in childhood atopic dermatitis.
Source (The Woolmark Company)
Eczema sufferers have particularly sensitive skin, often believing they are allergic to wool. However these Australian studies demonstrate the ultra-fine Merino garments are well tolerated by eczema sufferers and are indeed beneficial, with a reduction in eczema symptoms being seen after 3 to 4 weeks of changing to superfine Merino base layers garments.
Our Merino truly is skin loving. We’ve heard some rave reviews from some Smalls customers over the years with eczema-prone children, so its amazing to have that backed up by science.
