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Contact allergies from clothing textiles – is there a cause for growing concern?

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) due to chemicals in textiles and other clothing has recently been declared to be of growing concern in Europe. An Annex XV dossier proposing a generic ban of skin sensitisers in these products under the European Chemicals legislation REACH estima...

Elucidating the Impact of Bacterial Composition and Diversity on Skin Homeostasis Using a Human 3D In Vitro Skin Model

The importance of the skin microbiome in human health has become increasingly evident. Despite considerable advancements, complex host–microbe interactions remain largely unexplored, primarily due to a paucity of models mimicking human skin and maintaining bacterial diversity in...