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- Title
Repair and maintenance of the epidermal barrier in patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis: an evaluation of the components of a body wash-moisturizer skin care regimen directed at management of atopic skin.
- Authors
Del Rosso, James Q.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the assessment of the components of moisturizer (CRM) and components of body wash (CRBW) skin care regimen used to repair and manage the epidermal barrier in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). It says that the formulation of CRM and CRBW such as oil and shea butter plays an important role to manage epidermal barrier dysfunction. It mentions several important components including occlusive, emollient, and humectant. A table on CRM and CRBW ingredients is also presented.
- Subjects
SKIN care; EPIDERMAL diseases; ATOPIC dermatitis treatment; SUNFLOWER seed oil; SHEA butter; OINTMENTS; HUMECTANTS; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Journal of Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatology, 2011, Vol 4, Issue 6, p45
- ISSN
1941-2789
- Publication type
journal article