Skin BarrierPeter M. Elias, Kenneth R. Feingold A must-have reference for any researcher or scientist interested in cutaneous protective mechanisms, this guide provides expertly researched chapters on every aspect of stratum corneum structure, function, and development, as well as detailed sections on barrier-repair strategies and the role of barrier function in diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and ichthyosis. |
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A Brief History of How the Dead Stratum Corneum | 15 |
From Saran | 25 |
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