Eczema Genetics, the Filaggrin Gene, and Environmental Influences—Reference Documents and Further Reading
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Principal Author: C. Lucida, DermaHarmony Science Editor
Date of Publication: 03/23/2010
Article Last Updated: 06/07/2011