Affiliation:
1. Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting both children and adults. The clinical picture of AD manifests in typical skin lesions, such as localized eczema and dry skin, with dominant, persistent itching that leads to sleep disturbances. The pathophysiology of AD has been extensively investigated with respect to epigenetic and genetic factors, skin barrier defects, as well as immunological and microbial disorders. However, to date, the involvement of extracellular matrix (ECM) elements has received limited attention. Collagen, a major component of the ECM, may serve as a therapeutic target for the future treatment of AD. This paper summarizes the role of collagens, which are the most abundant components of the extracellular matrix in AD.
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