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Impact of atopic dermatitis and loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene on the development of occupational irritant contact dermatitis.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Feb 2013
Visser M J, Landeck L, Campbell L E, McLean W H I, Weidinger S, Calkoen F, John S M, Kezic S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) and loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene (FLG) are both associated with chronic irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). As FLG mutations also are a major risk factor for AD, it is not clear whether FLG mutations are an independent risk factor for ICD or whether the risk is mediated by AD. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the relative contribution and interaction of FLG...
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