Effect of Staphylococcus aureus Colonization and Immune Defects on the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disease marked by inflammation, pruritus (itchiness), and skin barrier dysfunction. While the exact cause of AD is unclear, epidermal barrier impairment, immune dysregulation, microbial imbalance (dysbiosis), and environmental triggers play key roles in…