Atopic dermatitis and the stratum corneum: part 3: the immune system in atopic dermatitis.
Part 3 of this three-part review of atopic dermatitis and the stratum corneum barrier discerns how immune dysregulation, including upregulation of a TH2 inflammation pattern, augmented allergic sensitization, sustained wound healing inflammation, and impaired innate immunity, plays an integral role in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. An increased understanding of the interdependence, polymorphisms, and dysregulations of epidermal barrier functions, including the stratum corneum permeability barrier, immune defense, and antimicrobial barriers, should provide further knowledge about the pathophysiological mechanisms that are clinically relevant and that contribute to the development of atopic dermatitis. Further understanding of these mechanisms should lead to newer therapies that target specific pathogenic components of atopic dermatitis.
Dr. Levin is from Largo Medical Center, Largo, Florida. Dr. Friedlander is from University Of California San Diego, San Diego, California. Dr. Del Rosso is from Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Levin
Dr. Levin is from Largo Medical Center, Largo, Florida. Dr. Friedlander is from University Of California San Diego, San Diego, California. Dr. Del Rosso is from Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Fallon Friedlander
Dr. Levin is from Largo Medical Center, Largo, Florida. Dr. Friedlander is from University Of California San Diego, San Diego, California. Dr. Del Rosso is from Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Del Rosso