Barrier-Restoring Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis: Current Approaches and Future Perspectives
Atopic dermatitis is a multifactorial, chronic relapsing, inflammatory disease, characterized by xerosis, eczematous lesions, and pruritus. The latter usually leads to an “itch-scratch” cycle that may compromise the epidermal barrier. Skin barrier abnormalities in atopic dermatitis may result from m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Dermatology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/923134 |