| AD | Atopic dermatitis |
| D | Domain |
| FLG | Filaggrin |
| IgE | Immunoglobulin E |
| IL | Interleukin |
| KLK | Kallikrein-related peptidase |
| LEKTI | Lympho-epithelial Kazal-type-related inhibitor |
| SC | Stratum corneum |
| SLPI | Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor |
| SPINK5 | Serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 5 |
| TARC | Thymus and activation-regulated chemokine |
| Th | T-helper lymphocytes |