The Pathogenetic Effect of Natural and Bacterial Toxins on Atopic Dermatitis

Overview

Journal Toxins (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Toxicology

Date 2016 Dec 28

PMID 28025545

Citations 19

Authors

Kyung-Duck Park

Sok Cheon Pak

Kwan-Kyu Park

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Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common allergic skin disease that is associated with chronic, recurrent eczematous and pruritic lesions at the flexural folds caused by interacting factors related to environmental and immune system changes. AD results in dry skin, and immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic reactions to foods and environmental allergens. While steroids and anti-histamines temporarily relieve the symptoms of AD, the possibility of side effects from pharmacological interventions remains. Despite intensive research, the underlying mechanisms for AD have not been clarified. A study of established the role of its toxins in the pathogenesis of AD. Approximately 90% of patients with AD experience colonization and up to 50%-60% of the colonizing is toxin-producing. Any damage to the protective skin barrier allows for the entry of invading allergens and pathogens that further drive the pathogenesis of AD. Some natural toxins (or their components) that have therapeutic effects on AD have been studied. In addition, recent studies on inflammasomes as one component of the innate immune system have been carried out. Additionally, studies on the close relationship between the activation of inflammasomes and toxins in AD have been reported. This review highlights the literature that discusses the pathogenesis of AD, the role of toxins in AD, and the positive and negative effects of toxins on AD. Lastly, suggestions are made regarding the role of inflammasomes in AD.

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