Filaggrin: Basic Science, Epidemiology, Clinical Aspects and Management (Hardcover, 2014)

BASIC SCIENCE: Mutations in the Filaggrin Gene.- Morphology of Normal and Filaggrin Depleted Epidermis.- Function of Filaggrin and Its Metabolites.- Influence On Skin Lipids.- Inflammatory Driven Depletion of Filaggrin Proteins.- Animal Models.- In Vitro Models.- EPIDEMIOLOGY: Prevalence Rates In Different Races.- Gene-Environment Interactions.- Heterozygous Advantage.- FILAGGRIN AND SKIN DISEASE: Ichthyosis Vulgaris and Other Disorders of Cornification.- Atopic Dermatitis.- Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- Irritant Contact Dermatitis.- Hand Eczema.- Psoriasis.- Disorders In The Seborrheic Areas.- Infections.- Cancer and Tumors.- Autoimmune and Connective Tissue Disorders.- Pigmentation Disorders.- Sweat Gland Disorders.- Nails and Hair.- FILAGGRIN AND NON-CUTANEOUS DISEASE: Asthma.- Rhinitis.- Food Allergy.- Diabetes.- Cardiac Disease.- Inflammatory Bowel Disease.- Ophthalmic Disease.- Rheumatoid Arthritis.- Cancer.- Vitamin D.- MANAGEMENT._