Palm reading to diagnose Atopic Dermatitis?
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Filaggrin plays an important role in the skin barrier. For more detailed information on filaggrin, you can refer to our previous posts:
It's important to note that even among individuals with atopy, clinical and biophysical characteristics can differ depending on specific atopy gene mutations. Specifically, in cases with a filaggrin gene mutation, atopy can be understood as presenting a more severe phenotype. You can find a blog post summarizing the detailed content here.
Palmar Hyperlinearity
An interesting point is *palmar hyperlinearity*. The pattern of palm creases can vary depending on the filaggrin gene. Related research includes:
Fukuie, T., Yasuoka, R., Fujiyama, T., Sakabe, J., Taguchi, T., & Tokura, Y. (2019). Palmar hyperlinearity in early childhood atopic dermatitis is associated with filaggrin mutation and sensitization to egg. Pediatric Dermatology. doi:10.1111/pde.13752
The pattern of palm creases can be indicative of the following:
- How visible the palm lines are
- The depth of the palm lines
- The number of creases on the palm
- The presence or absence of palm lines crossing the thenar eminence
Research indicates that these palm line patterns may be a sign of filaggrin gene mutations, and findings show statistical significance. It may also be interesting to read more resources.
Summary
- Take a look at your palm lines.
