TARgeting the cutaneous microbiota in atopic dermatitis by coal tar via AHR-dependent induction of antimicrobial peptides.

In this study, we analyzed the cutaneous microbiome composition in 7 AD patients and 10 healthy volunteers upon topical coal tar (CT) or vehicle treatment.

Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - July 21, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jos P.H. Smits, Thomas H.A. Ederveen, Gijs Rikken, Noa J.M. van den Brink, Ivonne M.J.J. van Vlijmen-Willems, Jos Boekhorst, Marijke Kamsteeg, Joost Schalkwijk, Sacha A.F.T. van Hijum, Patrick L.J.M. Zeeuwen, Ellen H. van den Bogaard Tags: Original Article Source Type: research