Eczema mystery: could skin fungi be the culprit on your face and neck?

NCT ID NCT06455891

First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at the types of fungi living on the head and neck skin of 30 adults with eczema (atopic dermatitis) compared to healthy volunteers. The goal was to understand if differences in the fungal community are linked to eczema in these areas. Researchers used advanced lab techniques to identify the fungi and also collected blood samples to study immune responses.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tenon Hospital APHP dermatology and allergology department

    Paris, 75020, France

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