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Review
. 2002 Nov;63(11):653-6.
doi: 10.12968/hosp.2002.63.11.1909.

The pathogenesis of atopic eczema

Peter S Friedmann  1
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Review

The pathogenesis of atopic eczema

Peter S Friedmann. Hosp Med. 2002 Nov.

Abstract

Atopic eczema is associated with a genetic predisposition to dysregulation of the immune system. T lymphocytes differentiate towards the Th2 type with promotion of immunoglobulin E antibodies. Allergic responses to environmental allergens develop and microbes, including staphylococci and pityrosporum yeasts, may contribute to the inflammatory process.

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