The Pathogenetic Role of IgE in the Development of Atopic Dermatitis

Accession number;06A1040527
Title;The Pathogenetic Role of IgE in the Development of Atopic Dermatitis
Author; SATO SHIN'ICHI (Nagasaki Univ.)
Journal Title;Skin Research
Journal Code:Z0014C
ISSN:1347-1813
VOL.5;NO.Suppl.7;PAGE.1-4(2006)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.2, REF.12
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;It has been reported that serum IgE levels are elevated in 30-40% of healthy individuals and that the early presence of elevated serum IgE does not predict the development of atopic dermatitis. Furthermore, repeated antigen application on the murine skin results in the manifestations similar to atopic dermatitis and elevation in serum IgE, suggesting that IgE production is secondary to the dermatitis. In this regard, early treatment with local steroid administration would reduce chronic inflammation and thereby inhibit IgE production. (author abst.)