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EGF versus ceramide-based approaches
Ceramides are lipids, not peptides. They physically fill the spaces between corneocytes in the stratum corneum, restoring barrier function through structural repair. EGF restores barrier function through biological signaling, telling cells to produce their own
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- Ceramides are lipids, not peptides. They physically fill the spaces between corneocytes in the stratum corneum, restoring barrier function through structural repair. EGF restores barrier function through biological signaling, telling cells to produce their own ceramides, tight junction proteins, and mucins. The comparison between ceramides and peptides is not an either-or choice. Ceramides provide immediate structural support while EGF builds long-term biological resilience. Using both addresses barrier dysfunction from two complementary angles.