Microbiological Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis and Their Relationship to Current and Candidate Treatments: A Review. Linking Skin Dysbiosis to Topical Therapy
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease characterized by xerosis, pruritus and eczematous lesions, arising from the interplay between skin barrier dysfunction and a predominantly T-helper-2 (Th2)-polarized immune response. A defining and clinically important feature of AD is its...