Table 5.

Future steps to prevent exposure to epithelial barrier damaging substances.

(1) Dose control and avoidance

(2) Development of less-toxic products

(3) Studies on the epithelial barrier to advance our understanding of its mechanisms

(4) Development of novel therapeutic approaches for strengthening the mucosal and skin epithelial barrier

(5) Biomarker discovery for the identification of individuals with a leaky epithelial barrier

(6) Raising awareness (conferences, community talks, social media networks)