Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients often face lipid metabolism issues, leading to the long-term use of lipid-lowering drugs. However, the influence of circulating lipids and these medications on AD risk remains unclear. To shed light on this, researchers utilized genome-wide association studies (GWAS) from two different sets of data. They performed Mendelian randomizati...

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a tricky skin condition that's heavily influenced by environmental factors. It's not just one thing causing it—there's a mix of intrinsic and extrinsic factors at play. While we've talked a lot about environmental exposure on a broader scale, we don't know enough about how individual experiences with these factors affe...

Ever wondered why some people's skin gets itchy and red when they sweat? It's not just about being sensitive. There's a condition called atopic dermatitis, often called eczema, that's behind this. People with this allergic skin disorder can get flare-ups when they sweat. But what's the deal with salt? Salt can both help and hurt in this situation. On one hand, saltwa...