JAK3 as an emerging target for topical treatment of inflammatory skin diseases [PDF]
The recent interest and elucidation of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway created new targets for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases (ISDs). JAK inhibitors in oral and topical formulations have shown beneficial results in psoriasis and alopecia ...
Alves de Medeiros, Ana +5 more
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Periostin deletion suppresses late-phase response in mouse experimental allergic conjunctivitis
Background: To investigate the potential roles of periostin (POSTN), an extracellular matrix preferentially expressed in Th2-skewed conditions in the pathophysiology of allergic conjunctivitis.
Yosuke Asada +10 more
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Inflammatory cytokines and biofilm production sustain Staphylococcus aureus outgrowth and persistence: A pivotal interplay in the pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis [PDF]
Individuals with Atopic dermatitis (AD) are highly susceptible to Staphylococcus aureus colonization. However, the mechanisms driving this process as well as the impact of S. aureus in AD pathogenesis are still incompletely understood.
A Matlow +88 more
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Diagnostic Features of Atopic Dermatitis
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J. Hanifin, G. Rajka
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a highly pruritic, chronic inflammatory skin disease. The diagnosis is made using evaluated clinical criteria. Disease activity and burden are best measured with a composite score, assessing both objective and subjective ...
A. Wollenberg +27 more
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The clinical meaning of histamine skin reactivity [PDF]
The definition of the “atopic state”, i.e. subjects presenting at least one skin wheal with a minimum diameter of 3 mm induced by an allergen skin-prick test (ASPT), is based on the assumption that wheal size depends entirely on the amount of histamine
BARRETO, Mario, RONCHETTI, ROBERTO
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Role of serum melatonin and oxidative stress in childhood atopic dermatitis: A prospective study
Background: Many factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) and recently the role of oxidative damage has been postulated.
Shanthy Devadasan +3 more
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Sex hormones in allergic conjunctivitis: altered levels of circulating androgens and estrogens in children and adolescents with vernal keratoconjunctivitis [PDF]
PURPOSE: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic allergic disease mainly affecting boys in prepubertal age and usually recovering after puberty.
Bonini, S. +4 more
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Skin Barrier Abnormalities and Immune Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common and relapsing skin disease that is characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic pruritus. While AD was previously thought to occur primarily in children, increasing evidence suggests that AD is ...
Gabsik Yang +5 more
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Risk factors for atopic eczema in school children Fatores de risco para eczema atópico em escolares
OBJECTIVES: to study risk factors related to atopic eczema (AE) in school children of São Paulo. METHODS: 1972 parents or guardians of 6-7 years old children in the Southern Central area of São Paulo answered to a written questionnaire (standardized ...
Gustavo F. Wandalsen +4 more
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