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Carriers of filaggrin gene (FLG) mutations avoid professional exposure to irritants in adulthood.
Contact dermatitis - 1 Dec 2013
Bandier Josefine, Ross-Hansen Katrine, Carlsen Berit C, Menné Torkil, Linneberg Allan, Stender Steen, Szecsi Pal B, Meldgaard Michael, Thyssen Jacob P, Johansen Jeanne D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene (FLG) are associated with xerosis, atopic dermatitis, and early onset of hand eczema. Irritant exposure is a risk factor for occupational hand eczema, and FLG mutations increase the risk of occupational irritant contact dermatitis on the hands in hospital cohorts. It is unknown whether FLG mutations affect the level of irritant exposure. OBJECTIVES: To...
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