This essay reviews current approaches to establish novel molecular diagnostic tools for inflammatory skin diseases. Moreover, it highlights the importance of stratifying patients according to molecular signatures and revising current outdated disease classification systems to eventually reach the goal of personalized medicine.
Keywords: atopic dermatitis; inflammatory skin diseases; personalized medicine; psoriasis; target-oriented therapy.
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