Eczema and Dermatitis
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disorder characterized by intense pruritus, erythema, xerosis, and in some cases, oozing or crusting lesions. It often begins in early childhood and is closely linked to a defective skin barrier and immune dysregulation. Mutations in the filaggrin gene (FLG), which plays a key role in […]