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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. Allergens of permanent hair dyes induces epidermal damage, skin barrier loss and IL-1 α increase in epidermal in vitro model Food and chemical toxicology · 2017 · 12 citations
    2. Skin barrier, phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of autosomal recessive ichthyosis in TGM1‐deficient Jack Russell Terriers and response to topical ceramide Veterinary Dermatology · 2024
    3. 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
    4. Caffeine improves barrier function in male skin International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2006 · 33 citations
    5. Conditional knock out of N-WASP in keratinocytes causes skin barrier defects and atopic dermatitis-like inflammation Scientific Reports · 2017 · 27 citations
    6. Changes of the skin barrier and bacterial colonization after hair removal by clipper and by razor Journal of Biomedical Photonics & Engineering · 2016 · 6 citations
    7. Research Progress of Skin Barrier and Acne International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical Medicine · 2023 · 1 citations
    8. Dietary sodium hyaluronate and eggshell membrane improve skin barrier function and coat health in Ragdoll cats Frontiers in Veterinary Science · 2026
    9. 火针联合水杨酸对痤疮患者皮肤屏障功能及微生态的影响(The impact of fire needle therapy combined with salicylic acid on the skin barrier function and microecology of patients with acne) 中医药研究与应用(Research and application of traditional Chinese medicine) · 2025
    10. 53003 HARNESSING BIOTECHNOLOGICALLY DERIVED ACTIVES FOR SKIN BARRIER RESTORATION IN COMPROMISED SKIN PATIENTS Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2024
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    1. Microneedling Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles
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