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Natural moisturizing factors in children with and without eczema: Associations with lifestyle and genetic factors.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 1 Feb 2022
Basu M N, Mortz C G, Jensen T K, Barington T, Halken S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Filaggrin-derived natural moisturizing factors (NMF) play an important role in skin barrier function and in atopic dermatitis (AD). Its deficiency is associated with dry skin and increased surface pH. Studies on childhood environmental exposures and associations with NMF levels are scarce. OBJECTIVES: To investigate previous exposures and genetic factors and their associations with NMF levels in young...
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