Evaluating and reducing xerosis in competitive swimmers: an in vitro study and randomized controlled clinical trial

Introduction Xerosis is a common problem with significant sequelae in competitive swimmers, and it results from transepidermal water loss. This study evaluates moisture barriers for reducing xerosis in competitive swimmers. Methods An artificial skin model was used to evaluate five products. Models...

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Main Authors: Kimball Sheehan, Darrah Sheehan, Mary Margaret Noland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2019.1638882