AIR POLLUTION AND ATOPIC DERMATITIS: INSIGHTS INTO PATHOGENIC MECHANISMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS
Rokas Česynas, Agnė Jagelavičienė, Arūnas Valiulis Abstract Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a highly prevalent chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects both the pediatric and adult populations, with a higher incidence in childhood. AD pathogenesis is multifactorial, ranging from genetic susceptibility to environmental factors. Among the environmental factors, air pollution has emerged as a significant contributor…