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ReviewAdvances in experimental medicine and biology2024

Atopic Dermatitis: Pathophysiology.

W David Boothe, James A Tarbox, Michelle B Tarbox

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Review in Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed.

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  8. Basophils in atopic dermatitis: Immunologic roles and clinical implications.Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology · 2026
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  13. IL-31/33 Axis in Atopic Dermatitis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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  16. Implication of Immunobiological Function of Melanocytes in Dermatology.Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

W David BootheDepartment of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
James A TarboxDepartment of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Michelle B TarboxDepartment of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA. michelle.tarbox@ttuhsc.edu.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis is complex and multifactorial, involving elements of barrier dysfunction, alterations in cell-mediated immune responses, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity, and environmental factors. Loss-of-function mutations in filaggrin have been implicated in severe atopic dermatitis due to a potential increase in trans-epidermal water loss, pH alterations, and dehydration. Other genetic changes have also been identified, which may alter the skin's barrier function, resulting in an atopic dermatitis phenotype. The imbalance of Th2 to Th1 cytokines observed in atopic dermatitis can create alterations in the cell-mediated immune responses and can promote IgE-mediated hypersensitivity, both of which appear to play a role in the development of atopic dermatitis. One must additionally take into consideration the role of the environment on the causation of atopic dermatitis and the impact of chemicals such as airborne formaldehyde, harsh detergents, fragrances, and preservatives. Use of harsh alkaline detergents in skin care products may also unfavorably alter the skin's pH causing downstream changes in enzyme activity and triggering inflammation. Environmental pollutants can trigger responses from both the innate and adaptive immune pathways. This chapter will discuss the multifaceted etiology of atopic dermatitis, which will help us to elucidate potential therapeutic targets. We will also review existing treatment options and their interaction with the complex inflammatory and molecular triggers of atopic dermatitis.

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Dermatitis, AtopicFilaggrin ProteinsAnimalsCytokinesEnvironmental ExposureHumansImmunoglobulin ESkinCytokinesFilaggrin ProteinsFLG protein, humanImmunoglobulin EAntimicrobial barrier dysfunctionEnvironmental factorsExternal factorsFood allergyInflammationPathophysiologyPersonal careSkin barrier dysfunctionTight junctionType 1 inflammation

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