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Genetics and Health

March 20th, 2006

Filaggrin Gene and Eczema

Eczema is a concern for many families. More than half of parents I know worry endlessly over the red, scaly, oozy patches on their darling newborn and children (most eventually grow out of it). Adult friends affected with eczema suffer equally.
The new discovery of the filaggrin gene could explain why some people suffer […]

By Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD -- 1 comment