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Circadian rhythm in atopic dermatitisPathophysiology and implications for chronotherapy
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Circadian rhythm in atopic dermatitisPathophysiology and implications for chronotherapy

Alexandra R. Vaughn, Ashley K. Clark, Raja K. Sivamani and Vivian Y. Shi
Pediatric dermatology, v 35(1), pp 152-157
01 Jan 2018
PMID: 29231268

Abstract

Dermatology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Pediatrics Science & Technology
Circadian rhythm is a biological clock that controls a wide range of physiological functions throughout the body, including various skin functions. A 24-h diurnal cycle, governed by an endogenous clock in the brain, largely controls cutaneous diurnal rhythm, which external factors, including temperature, humidity, diet, and stress, also modulate locally. Circadian rhythm influences cutaneous blood flow and properties of skin barrier function, such as transepidermal water loss and capacitance, and has important implications in atopic dermatitis (AD). This review explores how aberrations in circadian rhythm may play a role in the pathogenesis of AD and proposes implementation of chronotherapy to improve treatment outcomes in patients with AD.

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