Skin barrier damage after exposure to para-phenylenediamine

Mechanisms of skin barrier defects in para-phenylenediamine allergic contact dermatitis patients and healthy hairdressers after exposure demonstrate significant downregulation of tight junction and stratum corneum proteins.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - November 25, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Sanne S. Meisser, Can Altunbulakli, Josefine Bandier, Morten S. Opstrup, Francesc Castro-Giner, M übeccel Akdis, Charlotte M. Bonefeld, Jeanne D. Johansen, Cezmi A. Akdis Source Type: research