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Abnormal skin barrier in the etiopathogenesis of atopic dermatitis.
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Oct 2009
Elias Peter M, Schmuth Matthias
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Many recent studies have revealed the key roles played by Th1/Th2 cell dysregulation, IgE production, mast cell hyperactivity, and dendritic cell signaling in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. Accordingly, current therapy has been largely directed towards ameliorating Th2-mediated inflammation and/or pruritus. We will review here emerging evidence that the inflammation in atopic dermatitis...
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