Topical products, widely used to manage skin conditions, have evolved from simple potions
to sophisticated delivery systems. Their development has been facilitated by advances in …

The epidermis contains epithelial cells, immune cells, and microbes which provides a
physical and functional barrier to the protection of human skin. It plays critical roles in …

Noninvasive and seamless interfacing between the sensors and human skin is highly
desired for wearable healthcare. Thin-film-based soft and stretchable sensors can to some …

Background Recent studies have suggested that epidermal barrier dysfunction contributes
to the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) and other allergic diseases. Objective We …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease and a growing health
concern, especially in children, because of its high prevalence and associated low quality of …

Physicians are aware that climatic conditions negatively affect the skin. In particular, people
living in equator far countries such as the Northern parts of Europe and North America are …

Within days after birth, rapid surface colonization of infant skin coincides with significant
functional changes. Gradual maturation of skin function, structure, and composition …

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of
what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking …

Background Loss-of-function mutations in the skin barrier protein filaggrin (FLG) are a major
risk for atopic dermatitis (AD). The pathogenic sequence of disturbances in skin barrier …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with cutaneous
hyper-reactivity to environmental triggers that are innocuous to normal, non-atopic …