##  [Epidermal Barrier Disruption](/index.php/epidermal-barrier-disruption) 

  ##  [Epidermal Barrier Disruption](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/epidermal-barrier-disruption-0) 

  

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Definition

An acute or chronic compromise of the epidermis that reduces its structural and functional integrity—manifesting as breaks in continuity, increased transepidermal water loss, or altered chemical and microbial defenses—thereby lowering protection against fluid loss, chemical exposure and microbial invasion.