In skin with psoriasis, eczema, or acne, there’s too much of certain fatty acids that cause inflammation and not enough of the ones that calm it down — like having too much gas and not enough brake in your car.

Assessment Explanation

The claim describes a consistent biochemical pattern observed in lesional skin across three inflammatory skin conditions. This is a descriptive claim based on comparative lipid profiling studies (e.g., mass spectrometry of skin biopsies), which are well-established in dermatology research. The use of 'consistent feature' is appropriate because multiple studies have replicated this imbalance across patient cohorts, though it does not prove causation. The claim avoids causal language (e.g., 'causes' or 'leads to'), making it scientifically sound. A stronger verb like 'is' is acceptable here because the pattern is reproducible across independent studies.