Side-by-Side Comparison of Skin Biopsies and Skin Tape Stripping Highlights Abnormal Stratum Corneum in Atopic Dermatitis

Skin biopsies are commonly used for the assessment of skin pathology in various skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis (AD). However, because of the invasive nature of skin biopsies, many patients, particularly children, decline participation. This can lead to potential subject sampling bias as data could be skewed toward more severe, older patients who are willing to have biopsies. Recently, researchers have begun studying the skin with a...