The genetics of atopic dermatitis
WOCM Cookson, MF Moffatt - Current opinion in allergy and …, 2002 - journals.lww.com
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology, 2002•journals.lww.com
The findings suggest that atopy in atopic dermatitis may be a secondary process, rather than
the cause of the disease. The barrier function of the skin is seen not to be merely passive.
Identification of the genes underlying atopic dermatitis is feasible and likely within a few
years.
the cause of the disease. The barrier function of the skin is seen not to be merely passive.
Identification of the genes underlying atopic dermatitis is feasible and likely within a few
years.
Summary
The findings suggest that atopy in atopic dermatitis may be a secondary process, rather than the cause of the disease. The barrier function of the skin is seen not to be merely passive. Identification of the genes underlying atopic dermatitis is feasible and likely within a few years.
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