Epidermal Differentiation in Barrier Maintenance and Wound Healing

• Published in: Advances in wound care (New Rochelle, N.Y.) Vol. 3; no. 3; p. 272
• Main Authors: Wikramanayake, Tongyu Cao, Stojadinovic, Olivera, Tomic-Canic, Marjana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2014

The epidermal barrier prevents water loss and serves as the body's first line of defense against toxins, chemicals, and infectious microbes. Disruption of the barrier, either through congenital disorders of barrier formation or through wounds, puts the individual at risk for dehydration, hypers...