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Critical role of epigenetic modification in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology - 1 Jan 2000
Chen Chunli, Zeng Jinrong, Lu Jianyun
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by recurrent eczema-like lesions and severe pruritus, along with drying and decrustation of skin. Current research relates the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis mainly to genetic susceptibility, abnormal skin barrier function, immune disorders, Staphylococcus aureus colonisation, microbiological dysfunction and vitamin D insufficiency....
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