Publications by authors named "Nicole Engelbert"
[Global environmental changes and the epithelial barrier hypothesis].
Dermatologie (Heidelb)
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- The rise of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is linked to environmental factors that damage epithelial barriers in organs like the skin, lungs, and gut.
- The research highlights various substances, including particulate matter and detergents, that may contribute to the increase in atopic diseases through barrier damage.
- To address these health issues, the article suggests developing new prevention and treatment strategies, emphasizing the need for stricter regulation of harmful chemicals and actions against environmental pollution and climate change.