Particular characteristics of atopic eczema in tropical environments. The Tropical Environment Control for Chronic Eczema and Molecular Assessment (TECCEMA) cohort study

Abstract: Background: Atopic dermatitis is a prevalent health problem in the world. Allergic sensitization is an important risk factor, but the roles of other factors, inherent in tropic region, are unknown. Objective: A cohort study was designed in a tropical city to investigate molecular and env...

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Main Authors: Jorge Sánchez, Andrés Sánchez, Ricardo Cardona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2017-03-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v92n2/0365-0596-abd-92-02-0177.pdf