Acid mantle
The acid mantle is a very fine, slightly acidic film on the surface of human skin acting as a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants that might penetrate the skin. Sebum is secretedby the sebaceous gland and when mixed with sweat becomes the acid mantle. The pH of the skin is between 4.5 and 6.2, slightly acidic. Since blood is slightly alkaline (7.4), pathogenic bacteria that become adapted to the pH of the skin and are able to reach internal tissues will encounter an environment to which they are less well adapted. This combination of acidic exterior and alkaline interior is one of the body's non-specific host defenses against bacterial pathogens.
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Acid mantle
The acid mantle is a very fine, slightly acidic film on the surface of human skin acting as a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants that might penetrate the skin. Sebum is secretedby the sebaceous gland and when mixed with sweat becomes the acid mantle. The pH of the skin is between 4.5 and 6.2, slightly acidic. Since blood is slightly alkaline (7.4), pathogenic bacteria that become adapted to the pH of the skin and are able to reach internal tissues will encounter an environment to which they are less well adapted. This combination of acidic exterior and alkaline interior is one of the body's non-specific host defenses against bacterial pathogens.
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Le film cutané est un manteau ...... lulaires kératinisés ou morts.
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Mit dem Konzept des Säureschut ...... r Krankheitserregern schützen.
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The acid mantle is a very fine ...... s against bacterial pathogens.
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Le film cutané est un manteau ...... lulaires kératinisés ou morts.
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Mit dem Konzept des Säureschut ...... r Krankheitserregern schützen.
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The acid mantle is a very fine ...... s against bacterial pathogens.
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رداء الحمض (بالإنجليزية: Acid ...... ضد البكتيريا المسببة للأمراض.
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Acid mantle
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Film cutané
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Säureschutzmantel
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رداء الحمض
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