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Skin moisturization mechanisms: New data

Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises, 2011
The main function of the skin is to protect the body against exogenous substances and excessive water loss. The skin barrier is located in the outermost layer of the skin, called the stratum corneum, which is composed of corneocytes, originating from the keratinocytes differentiation process, embedded in organized complex lipid domains. Moisturizing of
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[Skin moisture and age. Age- and sex-specific skin moisture topography].

Fortschritte der Medizin, 1981
The skin humidity (=water content of the horny layer) of 160 healthy male and female persons was recorded at eleven different areas by a direct current conductivity method. The total of persons was divided into eight age-groups. It could be demonstrated that there are significant differences between the examined areas and also between the different age-
G, Hegner, V, Wienert, H, Sick, W, Gahlen   +3 more
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The science behind skin care: Moisturizers

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
SummaryMoisturizers provide functional skin benefits, such as making the skin smooth and soft, increasing skin hydration, and improving skin optical characteristics; however, moisturizers also function as vehicles to deliver ingredients to the skin. These ingredients may be vitamins, botanical antioxidants, peptides, skin‐lightening agents, botanical ...
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Moisture-associated skin damage

Nursing and Residential Care, 2010
This paper aims to explore the recent developments in incontinence associated dermatitis and the implications for practice.
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Skin Moisture and Heat Transfer

2012
One of the functions of the skin is to exchange heat. Heat normally leaves the body by convection, conduction, evaporation, and radiation. It can also be gained by conduction and radiation from outside sources. Pivotal in the exchange of heat is the moisture content of the skin.
Jerrold Scott Petrofsky, Lee Berk
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Seeking better topical delivery technologies of moisturizing agents for enhanced skin moisturization

Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 2017
An adequate hydration level is essential to maintain epidermal barrier functions and normal physiological activities of skin tissues. Diverse moisturizing agents and pharmaceutical formulations for dermal deliveries have thus extensively been investigated.
Hyeongmin, Kim, Jeong Tae, Kim, Sonia, Barua, Seung-Yup, Yoo, Seong-Chul, Hong, Kyung Bin, Lee, Jaehwi, Lee   +6 more
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The Skin Moisturizer Marketplace

2002
Nearly everyone has used a skin moisturizer product. In fact many people use a moisturizer every day of their life. Moisturizers are so familiar we seldom think to ask “what is a moisturizer?” A visit to the local supermarket, convenience store, or pharmacy should surely provide the answer. And, yes, the products on the moisturizer shelves do appear to
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Understanding Moisture-Associated Skin Damage, Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injuries, and Skin Tears

Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 2017
GENERAL PURPOSE: To provide information on superficial skin issues related to moisture-associated skin damage, medical adhesive-related skin injury, and skin tears. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse ...
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Diagnosing and Treating Moisture-Associated Skin Damage

Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 2012
Certain types of moisture can cause debilitating damage to the skin. Terms such as perineal dermatitis, diaper rash, incontinence-associated dermatitis, or moisture-associated skin damage describe some of the conditions caused by moisture from wound drainage, fecal and/or urinary incontinence, and perspiration.
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A Novel Skin Moisture Management Strategy.

Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2021
An important function of skin is prevention of water loss. When the normal skin barrier breaks down, strategies to treat dry skin include occlusives and humectants. An important physiological process for retaining water in epidermal cells is the taurine transporter (TauT).
Michael, Burns, Daniel M, Siegel
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