Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeA recent study indicates that prescribing antihistamines to manage eczema symptoms offers no significant benefit and may "probably increase harms". Despite existing recommendations, approximately one in five eczema patients in the UK currently use antihistamines. Antihistamines may also “not reduce sleep disturbance” and eczema flare ups, the study suggests. open image in gallery An innovative vibroacoustic sensor could alleviate "years of suffering: for millions of eczema patients across the UK.