Air Pollutants Linked to AD, Other Allergic Diseases
The Dermatology Digest
APRIL 22, 2024
Air pollutants — including particulate matter, pollen, greenhouse gases, and other harmful substances — can contribute to the development and exacerbation of allergic diseases by disrupting the skin barrier, according to new research in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Air pollutants may cause epithelial barrier dysfunction, leading to the exacerbation and development of allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD), allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and asthma.
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