Atopic dermatitis physiopathology

Our understanding of the physiopathology of atopic dermatitis has much improved over the recent years. Epidermal barrier alterations are integrated into 2 theories called inside out and outside in. They are related to complex immune abnormalities. Understanding their mechanism makes it possible to f...

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Published inAnnales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie Vol. 144 Suppl 5; pp. VS8 - VS14
Main Author Waton, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.12.2017
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Summary:Our understanding of the physiopathology of atopic dermatitis has much improved over the recent years. Epidermal barrier alterations are integrated into 2 theories called inside out and outside in. They are related to complex immune abnormalities. Understanding their mechanism makes it possible to foresee new therapeutics. Moreover, environmental biodiversity, the diversity of cutaneous microbiota and genetic predispositions in atopic dermatitis lead to a new, more comprehensive theory, « the biodiversity theory », integrating epigenetics.
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ISSN:0151-9638
DOI:10.1016/S0151-9638(18)30086-3