Five Functional Aspects of the Epidermal Barrier
Alain Lefèvre‐Utile, C. Braun, Marek Haftek, F. Aubin
Abstract
The epidermis is a living, multilayered barrier with five functional levels, including a physical, a chemical, a microbial, a neuronal, and an immune level. Altogether, this complex organ contributes to protect the host from external aggression and to preserve its integrity. In this review, we focused on the different functional aspects.
Topics & Concepts
Epidermis (zoology)Immune systemBiologyNeuroscienceAggressionCell biologyPsychologyImmunologyAnatomyDevelopmental psychologyDermatology and Skin DiseasesAdvancements in Transdermal Drug DeliverySkin and Cellular Biology Research