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    Glossary Skin Barrier Dysfunction

    Skin barrier dysfunction refers to the impaired ability of the skin to act as a protective barrier, which can lead to increased transepidermal water loss and susceptibility to irritants, allergens, and pathogens. In the context of hair loss, a compromised skin barrier can affect the scalp's health, potentially leading to inflammation and conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, which may contribute to hair thinning or loss. Key distinguishing characteristics include alterations in skin hydration, texture, and the presence of inflammatory markers, which can impact hair follicle function and overall hair growth.

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    1. Corneodesmosin gene ablation induces lethal skin-barrier disruption and hair-follicle degeneration related to desmosome dysfunction Journal of Cell Science · 2009 · 87 citations
    2. Skin Barrier Dysfunction in Acne Vulgaris: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Approaches Medical Science Monitor · 2024 · 18 citations
    3. Homozygous ALOXE3 Nonsense Variant Identified in a Patient with Non-Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Complicated by Superimposed Bullous Majocchi’s Granuloma: The Consequences of Skin Barrier Dysfunction International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2015 · 16 citations
    4. Severe Skin Permeability Barrier Dysfunction in Knockout Mice Deficient in a Fatty Acid ω-Hydroxylase Crucial to Acylceramide Production Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2019 · 40 citations
    5. Hidradenitis suppurativa: A folliculotropic disease of innate immune barrier dysfunction? Experimental dermatology · 2021 · 9 citations
    6. Skin aging and barrier dysfunction: bridging current therapies with future genetic and nanotechnological interventions Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine · 2026
    7. Hypothesis: platelet-rich plasma as an adjunct therapy for eczema targeting inflammation, skin barrier repair, and chronic recurrence Frontiers in Immunology · 2025
    8. Hair follicle stem cells and the collapse of self-tolerance in alopecia: the interplay of barrier function, the microbiome, and immunity EMBO Molecular Medicine · 2024
    9. Stratum corneum dysfunction in dandruff International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2012 · 93 citations
    10. Radiation Dermatitis: Radiation-Induced Effects on the Structural and Immunological Barrier Function of the Epidermis International journal of molecular sciences · 2024 · 1 citations
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