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Filaggrin loss-of-function mutation R501X and 2282del4 carrier status is associated with fissured skin on the hands: results from a cross-sectional population study : Dr. Thyssen

Filaggrin loss-of-function mutation R501X and 2282del4 carrier status is associated with fissured skin on the hands: results from a cross-sectional population study Author Interview: Dr. Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen MD PhD What are the main findings of the study? We show that common loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene affecting 8-10% of Northern Europeans are associated with fissured [...]

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by on January 25, 2012  •  Permalink
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Atopic Dermatitis is a Strong Precursor to Food Allergies

New guidelines stress the need for proper diagnosis to confirm allergy NEW ORLEANS (Feb 4, 2011) — Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. Now, increasing evidence indicates atopic dermatitis is a precursor to [...]

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by on February 9, 2011  •  Permalink
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