Characterizing the inflammatory signature of pediatric atopic dermatitis and concomitant atopic diseases in Thai patients
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Siani
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Siani
Overview:
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a very common skin condition that causes recurrent patches of dry and itchy skin. It frequently starts in infancy or early childhood and is often accompanied by asthma and food allergies. We have only recently begun to understand what causes the skin irritation and inflammation seen in eczema, thanks to the introduction of tape-strips, which allow dermatologists to sample skin while avoiding scarring. Now that we have an initial understanding of how this disease works, the next step is to investigate how the disease changes when accompanied by its common companions. By looking at skin samples from a group of Thai children with eczema, some of whom also have food allergies or asthma, we hope to better assess how these diseases play off of each other and to identify potential medications to treat kids with worsening eczema.
Status:
This was funded through a 2025 PeDRA Research Fellowship Grant.