Tape strips detect eczema biomarkers
They may eventually replace skin biopsies in children, researchers say
Tape strips may be a painless and non-invasive way to assess biomarkers and predict treatment responses in children with atopic dermatitis, according to a small study.
In the study, tape strips applied several times to the same skin areas proved highly accurate in discriminating between skin with early-onset atopic dermatitis and normal skin, the study team reports.
