Date: 11/18/2025

Author(s) Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, Cheri Frey, MD, FAAD

Panelists discuss the structure and function of the skin barrier, highlighting key components like filaggrin and aquaporins, and emphasizing the need to protect against both environmental and lifestyle-related stressors—collectively known as the exposome—to maintain hydration and support long-term skin health. See more here https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/components-of-the-skin-barrier/