What is that rash? Genetic fingerprints can help doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions more effectively
- Written by Raymond J. Cho, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco
Skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema can have rashes that are difficult to distinguish by eye.tylim/iStock via Getty Images PlusRashes can be thought of as a dysfunctional community of skin cells. Your skin harbors dozens of distinct cell types, including those that form blood vessels, nerves and the local immune system of the skin. For...