When Our Protective Armor Shows Weakness: Genetic Defect In Skin Cells Leads To Neurodermatitis, Hay Fever And Asthma Aug 5, 2008
In 2006 filaggrin mutations could be identified as cause of the so-called fish scale disease or ichthyosis vulgaris, and as risk factors for the development of atopic dermatitis, a genetic breakthrough made by the Irish research team around Irwin McLean and Alan Irvine. In an international collaboration, Dr. Stephan Weidinger from the Technische Universit. (Science Daily)
American Academy of Dermatology Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked to Eczema Feb 4, 2008
"The reason is that the constant moisture in the diaper area keeps the skin from cracking. That is why we encourage parents to treat eczema in infants as early as possible and continually moisturize the skin." Dr. Hanifin noted that the important new study found a connection between atopic dermatitis and the disease ichthyosis vulgaris, a genetic disease characterized by dry, scaly skin. In both diseases, it is believed that mutations in the filaggrin gene responsible for the proper development... (PR Newswire)
Gene find may bring better eczema help, say scientists Apr 9, 2007
James Randerson, science correspondentMonday April 9, 2007. Genetic tests to identify children at risk of eczema and asthma and improve treatments are a step closer, thanks to a study of the conditions' genetic basis. (Guardian Unlimited)
Breakthrough hope for eczema Apr 9, 2007
The filaggrin gene comes in pairs and a mutation to one gene is enough to cause ichthyosis vulgaris, a dry, scaly skin. If both genes are faulty, the problems lead to eczema, asthma, and, it is suspected, hayfever and peanut allergy. (The Herald)
