Northwestern University: For People With a Rare Skin Disorder, High Allergy Risk Adds Another Burden
September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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For people with a rare skin disorder, high allergy risk adds another burden
Study finds high rates of food allergies, asthma and hay fever among people with congenital ichthyosis
September 23, 2026
* Congenital ichthyosis is a group of rare inherited disorders that weaken the skin's barrier at birth
* Nearly 7 . . .
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For people with a rare skin disorder, high allergy risk adds another burden
Study finds high rates of food allergies, asthma and hay fever among people with congenital ichthyosis
September 23, 2026
* Congenital ichthyosis is a group of rare inherited disorders that weaken the skin's barrier at birth
* Nearly 7 . . .