Common skin condition requires rethinking treatment approach, study finds

Researchers have identified that nummular eczema, a widespread but overlooked form of dermatitis, operates through dual immune pathways rather than the single mechanism previously assumed. The finding could redirect pharmaceutical development and clinical practice for a condition affecting millions, potentially opening new treatment avenues for patients who don't respond to current therapies.

Originaltitel: The neglected twin: Nummular eczema is a variant of atopic dermatitis with codominant TH2/TH17 immune response