Is Skin Barrier Dysfunction a Biomarker for Pediatric EoE?
Skin barrier dysfunction may serve as a biomarker for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a new study out of the National Jewish Health in Denver, CO. Specifically, the skin of children with EoE but without atopic dermatitis (AD) show significant deficits in long-chain and ultralong-chain ceramides compared to healthy controls. “This research provides the […]