New Research Links Skin Barrier Dysfunction to Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis

New research links skin barrier dysfunction to pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis

A groundbreaking study led by National Jewish Health researchers suggests that the skin may serve as a potential biomarker for a chronic allergic disease of the esophagus called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children. The results provide physicians a potential new, noninvasive avenue to diagnose EoE by using skin tape.

New Study Connects Skin Barrier Dysfunction to Pediatric Eosinophilic

A pioneering study spearheaded by researchers at National Jewish Health has unveiled compelling evidence pointing to the skin as an innovative, non-invasive biomarker for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic allergic condition affecting the esophagus in children. Traditionally diagnosed through invasive endoscopic procedures, EoE’s elusive nature has challenged clinicians, particularly in pediatric patients who lack overt skin symptoms. Thi…