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    Glossary Skin Barrier

    outermost skin layer protecting against pathogens and moisture loss

    The skin barrier, also known as the epidermal barrier or cutaneous barrier, is the outermost layer of the skin that serves as a protective shield. It prevents the entry of harmful substances, pathogens, and excessive water loss, while also maintaining hydration and overall skin health. This barrier is primarily composed of lipids, proteins, and dead skin cells, and its integrity is crucial for preventing conditions like eczema and infections.

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    1. The role of tight junctions in skin barrier function and dermal absorption Journal of controlled release · 2016 · 156 citations
    2. Corneodesmosin gene ablation induces lethal skin-barrier disruption and hair-follicle degeneration related to desmosome dysfunction Journal of Cell Science · 2009 · 87 citations
    3. Human tissue kallikreins as promiscuous modulators of homeostatic skin barrier functions Biological Chemistry · 2008 · 84 citations
    4. Targeted Skin Overexpression of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor in Mice Causes Epidermal Atrophy, Premature Skin Barrier Formation, Eye Abnormalities, and Alopecia American Journal of Pathology · 2007 · 67 citations
    5. Topical drug delivery strategies for enhancing drug effectiveness by skin barriers, drug delivery systems and individualized dosing Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2024 · 48 citations
    6. 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
    7. Mutations in AEC syndrome skin reveal a role for p63 in basement membrane adhesion, skin barrier integrity and hair follicle biology British Journal of Dermatology · 2012 · 33 citations
    8. Caffeine improves barrier function in male skin International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2006 · 33 citations
    9. Conditional knock out of N-WASP in keratinocytes causes skin barrier defects and atopic dermatitis-like inflammation Scientific Reports · 2017 · 27 citations
    10. TCF/Lef1-Mediated Control of Lipid Metabolism Regulates Skin Barrier Function Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2011 · 22 citations
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