Background Every day the skin is constantly exposed to several harmful factors that induce
oxidative stress. When the cells are incapable to maintain the balance between antioxidant …

A dysfunctional epidermal barrier, which may be associated with mutations in the filaggrin
gene in genetically predisposed individuals or harmful effects of environmental agents and …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) shows frequent recurrence. Staphylococcus aureus is the primary
microbial component in AD and is associated with disease activity. However, traditional …

Interleukin-25 (IL-25), also known as IL-17E, is a recently identified cytokine of the IL-17
family. Numerous studies illustrated that the expression of IL-25 is regulated by multiple …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Recent
studies have revealed that interactions between pathogenic microorganisms, which have a …

The mammalian intestines harbor trillions of commensal microorganisms composed of
thousands of species that are collectively called gut microbiota. Among the microbiota …

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of nodular
lesions accompanied by intense pruritus. The disease has been linked to several infectious …

The members of the Flaviviridae family are becoming an emerging threat for public health,
causing an increasing number of infections each year and requiring effective treatment. The …

Introduction Keratinocytes form a multilayer barrier that protects the skin from invaders or
injuries. The barrier function of keratinocytes is in part mediated by the production of …

The rising number of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria requires alternative antibacterial
substances as therapeutics. However, besides a strong effect against bacteria, they should …