Immunology
New academic study reveals true extent of the link between hard water and eczema
Hard water damages our protective skin barrier and could contribute to the development of eczema, a new study has shown.
Sep 21, 2017
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Medical research
Unraveling the mechanism of skin barrier formation
Scientists have identified the gene responsible for generating acylceramide, the key lipid in forming the skin barrier that protects us from pathogens, allergens and other harmful substances. This finding could prove crucial ...
Apr 14, 2017
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Medical research
New insights into skin cells could explain why skin doesn't leak
The discovery of the shape and binding capability of epidermal cells could explain how skin maintains a barrier even when it is shedding.
Nov 30, 2016
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Genetics
Skin cell defect is surprising allergy trigger
In a new study published in Nature Genetics, Northwestern Medicine and Tel Aviv University scientists have found that a structural defect in skin cells can contribute to allergy development, including skin and food allergies, ...
Aug 26, 2013
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