Filaggrin null mutations and association with contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis: results from a tertiary dermatology clinic

Berit Christina Carlsen, Jeanne Duus Johansen, Torkil Menné, Michael Meldgaard, Pal Bela Szecsi, Steen Stender, Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen

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Abstract

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.
Original languageEnglish
JournalContact Dermatitis
Volume63
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)89-95
Number of pages7
ISSN0105-1873
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2010

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