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  • Dermatology
  • Allergology

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  • The skin barrier is a critical interface for preventing allergic sensitization and TH2-mediated allergic disorders.
  • Emerging interventions aim to modulate the skin microbiome, reduce *Staphylococcus aureus* colonization, and enhance barrier function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and upcoming skin barrier interventions for preventing allergic sensitization and atopic diseases.
  • To discuss the clinical implications of these interventions in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of peer-reviewed articles from PubMed.
  • Analysis of clinical trials registered on clinicaltrials.gov.
  • Searches utilized keywords related to allergy, atopy, skin barrier, microbiome, *Staphylococcus aureus*, and atopic dermatitis.

Main Results:

  • Interventions focus on improving skin microbiome complexity, reducing *Staphylococcus aureus*, enhancing barrier function, and delivering epicutaneous immunotherapy.
  • Clinical trial outcomes for these strategies, while promising in concept, have yielded varied results to date.
  • The skin barrier's role as an entry point for allergens and subsequent sensitization is well-established.

Conclusions:

  • The skin barrier presents a significant therapeutic target for the prevention of allergic diseases.
  • Despite promising approaches, clinical trial evidence supporting the efficacy of current skin barrier interventions remains inconclusive.
  • Further research and optimized strategies are needed to translate these interventions into effective clinical practice.