ABSTRACT

A must-have reference for any researcher or scientist interested in cutaneous protective mechanisms, this guide provides expertly researched chapters on every aspect of stratum corneum structure, function, and development, as well as detailed sections on barrier-repair strategies and the role of barrier function in diseases such as atopic dermatiti

chapter 14|8 pages

SC pH: Measurement, Origins, and Functions

chapter 21|26 pages

Permeability Barrier Homeostasis

chapter 23|20 pages

The Epidermal Antioxidant Barrier

chapter 25|20 pages

Vitamin D and the Epidermis

chapter 26|22 pages

Diseases That Affect Barrier Function