Scientists demonstrate how genetic variations cause eczema

ScienceDaily
Aug 14, 2020, 12:32 pm109 pts
New research delineates how two relatively common variations in a gene called KIF3A are responsible for an impaired skin barrier that allows increased water loss from the skin, promoting the development of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema. This finding could lead to genetic tests that empower parents…

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