Tiny study probes whether common skin bacteria spark eczema outbreaks

NCT ID NCT04715087

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at how Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, commonly found on eczema-affected skin, might cause disease flares. Researchers applied staph bacteria or their toxins to the skin of 7 people with eczema and healthy volunteers to see if it triggers inflammation. The goal was to better understand the immune response, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud

    Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France

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