If a burn patient exhibits severely impaired keratinocyte differentiation following a skin graft, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

Impaired keratinocyte differentiation prevents proper formation of the stratum corneum, because keratin is crucial for the epidermal barrier function; therefore, an impaired barrier forms, rather than enhanced sweat function or altered melanocyte activity, which are less directly impacted.

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