Scientists scratch the surface to solve skin disease mystery
Knowledge-focused
Terminated
This study aimed to understand why minor skin irritation, like from tight clothing, can trigger psoriasis or lichen planus flare-ups, a reaction known as the Koebner phenomenon. Researchers planned to gently irritate a small area of skin on participants and then take tiny skin sa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marie-Charlotte Brüggen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:12 UTC