Staphylococcal infections in atopic dermatitis and nickel allergy: Immunologic implications and elemental opportunities

Authors:  Brittanya A. Limone and Sharon Jacob

This new article, free to download for a limited time only, discusses the altered immunologic response in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients, the role of the biofilm, the implications of nickel allergy and the cathelicidin element.

PLEASE NOTE THE ARTICLE SHOULD READ:  NON-Alkaline soaps, diluted vinegar soaks, and colloidal oatmeal emollients have been shown to decrease the pH of the skin.

The full text article can be found here:  Free access from Elsevier