Measuring the effects of topical moisturizers on changes in stratum corneum thickness, water gradients and hydration in vivo.
Measuring the effects of topical moisturizers on changes in stratum corneum thickness, water gradients and hydration in vivo.
Br J Dermatol. 2008 Jun 28;
Authors: Crowther JM, Sieg A, Blenkiron P, Marcott C, Matts PJ, Kaczvinsky JR, Rawlings AV
Background Moisturizers are the most commonly used topically applied product for the treatment of dry skin conditions. They affect many properties and functions of the stratum corneum but some moisturizers have been reported to be detrimental to barrier function. Stratum corneum barrier function is a composite of its total structure and thickness but few studies have taken this into account. As ...
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