Best practices, new perspectives and the perfect emollient: optimizing the management of contact dermatitis

Best practices, new perspectives and the perfect emollient: optimizing the management of contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis (CD) is caused by environmental agents, irritants, and allergens that penetrate the epidermis and lead to inflammation. An intact skin barrier prevents penetration and is important in maintaining healthy skin. Classical diagnosis of CD is made using the patch test, and traditional...

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Main Authors: Jean-Marie Lachapelle, Ana Gimenez-Arnau, Martin Metz, Jill Peters, Ehrhardt Proksch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Subjects:
contact dermatitis
emollient
skin barrier
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2017.1370074

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