Tag: eczema


March 2, 2012

SNPwatch: New Genetic Insight into the Causes of Eczema

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Sometimes called the “itch that rashes”, atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a relatively common condition, affecting up to one in five children and one in 30 adults (many people outgrow it by early adulthood). It can be both physically painful and emotionally difficult to live with since it’s not a [...]

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April 8, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Variation May Increase Risk For Atopic Dermatitis

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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