Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires. MGH researchers observed that peak carbon monoxide levels from wildfire air pollution synchronized with a summer surge in visits for atopic dermatitis and eczema
<p>New research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions. The work, which is published in <em>Dermatology and Therapy </em>and led by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, points to the need to improve air quality to lower the burden of skin disease, especially for vulnerable communities.</p>
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