Association of lipid abnormalities in the stratum corneum and TGF- ß1 and 2 in colostrum and the development of infantile seborrheic dermatitis: a prospective birth cohort study

Infantile seborrheic dermatitis (ISD) is a common inflammatory skin condition often seen in the first three months of life. Despite its self-limiting course, it is still distressing to parents. Although Malassezia colonization and sebaceous gland (SG) activation is thought to cause ISD, individual susceptibilities, including host epidermal conditions, and immunity have also been suggested to contribute to the pathogenesis of adult seborrheic dermatitis (ASD) [1]. However, the relationship between these factors and ISD development remains unclear.
Source: Journal of Dermatological Science - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research