研究表明,联合王国的硬水与儿童中增加的乳腺炎有关。 Hard water in the UK linked to increased eczema in children, study suggests.

在联合王国,正上升的硬水水平 -- -- 钙和镁含量较高 -- -- 可能因干燥皮肤和刺激皮肤而使湿疹症状恶化。 In the UK, rising levels of hard water, high in calcium and magnesium, may worsen eczema symptoms by drying and irritating the skin. 大约60%的英国人经历过硬水,这会使清洗肥皂变得很困难,导致皮肤发炎。 About 60% of the UK experiences hard water, which can make it hard to rinse off soap, leading to skin flare-ups. 患湿疹的可能性是这些地区的儿童的三倍. Children in these areas are three times more likely to develop eczema. 使用水柔软剂、温柔产品和限制淋浴时间可有助于减轻这些影响。 Using water softeners, gentle products, and limiting shower time can help mitigate these effects.