Friday, 5 July 2013

Genetic Cause of 'Spongy' Skin Condition Identified

Genetic cause of a rare skin condition that causes hands and feet to turn white and spongy when exposed to water has been discovered by scientists. The study, led by researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, has provided scientists with an insight into how the skin barrier functions and could help with research into a variety of conditions. Diffuse non-epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (NEPPK) is a rare condition in which individuals ...

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