Hong Kong scientists in front line of battle against severe skin condition eczema find genetic trigger and effective treatment

People who suffer from severe eczema may no longer have to endure painful and irritated skin after Hong Kong researchers discovered a genetic cause for the condition as well as a treatment that can produce life-changing results.

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), along with 90 other investigators from 11 countries, found STAT6 gain-of-function disease could lead to an immune system malfunction and trigger serious allergic conditions such as eczema.