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Filaggrin null mutations and association with contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis: results from a tertiary dermatology clinic.
Contact dermatitis - 1 Aug 2010
Carlsen Berit Christina, Johansen Jeanne Duus, Menné Torkil, Meldgaard Michael, Szecsi Pal B, Stender Steen, Thyssen Jacob P
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BACKGROUND: Filaggrin null (FLG) mutations lead to skin barrier disruption with a reduced resistance towards exogenous agents and also influence the course of disease in atopic dermatitis. OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between FLG mutations and contact allergy, polysensitization, hand ec...
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