Two genes clear up psoriasis and eczema confusion

The two inflammatory skin disorders, often misdiagnosed, are distinguishable with a simple test

IT ITCHES  A new gene test can distinguish between psoriasis (shown) and eczema, skin conditions with remarkably similar appearances.

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A test might prevent hundreds of thousands of misdiagnosed cases of skin disease by simply checking two genes, scientists report in the July 9 Science Translational Medicine.