Individuals with active AD or who have outgrown AD and also have a history of widespread herpes virus skin infection (also called eczema herpeticum), molluscum contagiosum (pearly wart-like skin lesions), or eczema vaccinatum (adverse reaction to smallpox vaccination).
Even though we are enrolling people regardless of race and ethnicity, we have a special need to enroll African Americans in these studies because African Americans may be at a greater risk. This risk may be related to a different genetic background.

To participate in the atopic dermatitis study at Children's Hospital Boston, please call 617-355-6127.
Principal Investigator:
Lynda Schneider, MD