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Published in: Current Dermatology Reports 4/2018

01-12-2018 | Atopic Dermatitis (C Vestergaard, Section Editor)

Skin Barrier Function and Atopic Dermatitis

Authors: Pawinee Rerknimitr, Atsushi Otsuka, Chisa Nakashima, Kenji Kabashima

Published in: Current Dermatology Reports | Issue 4/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review was to highlight the importance of the skin barrier in the development of atopic dermatitis (AD).

Recent Findings

Skin barrier function relies on the stratum corneum (SC) and tight junction. These components are deranged in the AD epidermis. Deficiency in filaggrin gives rise to abnormal epidermal integrity. The intercellular lipid composition, ratio, and organization are found to be disturbed. Keratinocyte shedding from the SC is also impaired. Tight junction proteins are reduced and result in sweat leakage into the skin surface.

Summary

Strategies to enhance skin barrier strength will alleviate AD symptoms and may prevent the disease.
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Metadata
Title
Skin Barrier Function and Atopic Dermatitis
Authors
Pawinee Rerknimitr
Atsushi Otsuka
Chisa Nakashima
Kenji Kabashima
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Dermatology Reports / Issue 4/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4933
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-018-0232-y

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