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Skin barrier disruption exacerbates chronic dermatological and systemic conditions (opens in a new tab)

news-medical.net · 2026-11-03

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedHealthy skin is skin that can do its job well, including regulating temperature and protecting the body from physical debris, germs, viruses, and bacteria.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedThe skin barrier is the outermost layer of the skin and acts as a protective shield against pollution, environmental damage, inflammation, and infection while helping keep moisture in.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedA damaged or weakened skin barrier can allow germs inside, cause water loss and dryness, and make skin more easily irritated or inflamed, which can worsen eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedCommon habits such as over-cleansing, harsh products, hot water, over-exfoliation, excessive sun exposure, and layering too many active ingredients can damage the skin barrier.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedDermatologists can recognize skin findings that may point to broader medical conditions such as diabetes, insulin resistance, poor circulation, liver and gallbladder dysfunction, autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, vitamin deficiency, and iron deficiency.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedEarly diagnosis of serious skin conditions, including melanoma, can improve survival, and seeing a board-certified dermatologist offers the best chance of early identification.View evidenceHide evidence

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PubMed, Crossref, Europe PMC · 15 candidate papers

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Skin Barrier-Related Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis

Practical Insights Into Atopic Dermatitis · 2021 · Crossref

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A pectic polysaccharide from Lonicera japonica alleviates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like inflammation associated with gut microbial and metabolic alterations and reduced cutaneous JAK2/STAT3 activation and Th17 responses.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2026 · PubMed

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