Lecture 7 - Genetic Variation

Question 1

Why are peoples skin susceptible to infection if they have eczema?

Answer 1

Reduction of fats and oils in skin leaves gaps in the healthy barrier- more water loss, cells become flaccid, more gaps for entry of bacteria and allergens

Question 2

What is a common cause of atopic eczema?

Answer 2

Filaggrin gene encoding a structual protein in the skin and some people with atopic eczema.