Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects nearly 10% of the United States' population. 1 Its pathophysiology is multifactorial including the dysfunction of the skin's barrier, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions and dysfunctional immune responsiveness. 2 In the setting of Th2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13 produced by lymphocytes, keratinocytes produce less filaggrin,
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