Search for dissertations about: "atopic dermatitis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 55 swedish dissertations containing the words atopic dermatitis.

  2. 6. Serotonergic mechanisms in atopic dermatitis

    Author : Aram Rasul; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Atopic dermatitis (AD) may be worsened by stress and anxiety. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) is an important mediator in stress and anxiety. In the present thesis serotonergic mechanisms were studied in atopic dermatitis (AD). READ MORE

  4. 7. Tachykinergic mechanisms in atopic dermatitis

    Author : Louise Lönndahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an often severely itching, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder and may worsen due to stress and anxiety. Tachykinins have been suggested to influence the level of inflammation as well as being involved in pruritus, stress and anxiety. READ MORE

  5. 8. Atopic dermatitis in adults: prognosis and factors of importance for persistence

    Author : Mari Helen Sandström Falk; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; atopic dermatitis; adults; prognosis; prognostic factors; Malassezia; atopu patch test; skin prick test; IgE; prevalence; severity; locations;

    Abstract : Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin disease with multifactorial aetiology. Elevatedlevels of serum IgE are common in AD patients and IgE antibodies to the yeast Malassezia, amember of the cutaneous microflora, are also common. READ MORE

  6. 9. Genetic Studies in Dogs Implicate Novel Genes Involved in Atopic Dermatitis and IgA Deficiency

    Author : Katarina Tengvall; Kerstin Lindblad-Toh; Göran Andersson; Åke Hedhammar; Gerli Rosengren Pielberg; Ingrid Skelton Kockum; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; GWAS; canine model; genetic association; immunogenetics; atopic dermatitis; IgA deficiency; Molekylär genetik; Molecular Genetics;

    Abstract : This thesis presents genetic studies of atopic dermatitis (AD) and IgA deficiency in dogs.AD is a chronic inflammatory and pruritic skin disorder caused by allergic reactions against environmental allergens. Both genetic and environmental factors are involved in the development of Canine AD (CAD) and human AD. READ MORE

  7. 10. Biomarkers and skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis and mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome

    Author : Emma Belfrage; Lund Dermatologi och venereologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; atopic dermatitis; Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma CTCL ; Skin barrier; Staphylococcus aureus; Cutibacterium acnes; Mannose-binding lectin;

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