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Epidermal dendritic cells and macrophages

Biological barrier

Intact epidermis

Mechanical (physical) barrier

Bacterial secretions

Chemical barrier

Keratin

Chemical barrier, mechanical (physical) barrier

Melanin

Chemical barrier

Acid mantle

Chemical barrier