The skin epidermal barrier plays a critical role in preventing allergen and microbial penetration into the human body.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by epidermal barrier defects and recurrent microbial… Click to show full abstract
The skin epidermal barrier plays a critical role in preventing allergen and microbial penetration into the human body.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by epidermal barrier defects and recurrent microbial skin infections.1 Recent studies indicate that defects in epidermal barrier function contribute greatly to the initiation and perpetuation of skin inflammation in AD.2 This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
               
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