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IMAGE: Karin Broberg, Professor at the Department of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and the study s last author. view more
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The ability of our skin to protect us from chemicals is something we inherit. Some people are less well-protected which could imply an increased risk of being afflicted by skin disease or cancer. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that has been published in
Environmental Health Perspectives shows how the rate of uptake of common chemicals is faster in people with a genetically weakened skin barrier.
We are continually exposed to chemicals from many different sources, for example, food, hygiene products, cosmetics and textiles. Many people are also exposed to chemicals at their place of work which can constitute a work environment problem.
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Carola-liden
Malin-engfeldt
Karolinska-institutet
Christian-lindh
Karin-wahlberg
Emelie-rietz-liljedahl
Eva-assarsson
Karin-broberg
Gunnar-johanson