The jury felt that evidence was convincing that the company had not been sufficiently cautious in testing the vaccine, nor had the public been adequately warned about the dangers associated with the immunization. There are about 200 similar cases still pending against the manufacturer of the DPT vaccine. A study in Minnesota showed that immunized children developed influenza more frequently than those who were not immunized. A study in Poland revealed that 25 percent of a group of steroid-treated asthmatics had overt diabetes and another 20 percent had impaired glucose tolerance. Skin redness, swelling, and sometimes itching are early symptoms, but as the disease worsens the skin becomes dry and irritated.
Many people feel that the skin needs oil, but actually insufficient water is the problem.
Atopic dermatitis may be induced or worsened by many factors. Soaps, detergents, and chemicals should be avoided. New clothing should be washed to remove formaldehyde and other chemicals before being worn. Use of a mild detergent, and running clothes through a second rinse cycle to get out all the detergent will be helpful to those sensitive to these substances. Clothing should be loose-fitting, with a loose weave, and should not be scratchy.