Physical influences on the skin barrier and pathogenesis of allergy
Jessica W. Hui-Beckman,
Donald Y.M. Leung
Abstract:Purpose of review
As the incidence of allergic conditions has increased in recent decades, the effects of climate change have been implicated. There is also increased knowledge on the effects of other physical influences, such as scratching and Staphylococcus aureus. The skin barrier is the first line of defense to the external environment, so understanding the ways that these factors influence skin barrier dysfunction is important.
Recent findings
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