Open AccessTotal serum immunoglobulin E level and specific allergens in adults with skin diseases
Author(s) -
Byung Gon Choi,
Yang Won Lee,
Yong Beom Choe,
Kyu Joong Ahn
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_27_17
Subject(s) - immunoglobulin e , atopic dermatitis , medicine , immunology , disease , allergy , population , antibody , environmental health
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) plays an important role in allergic diseases. Although several studies have shown the association of serum total IgE and allergen-specific IgE levels with allergic dermatological diseases such as atopic dermatitis, there are few studies addressing this association for skin diseases in general.