Alterations in barrier function are associated with a number of skin diseases, including
xerosis, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Urea, a component of the natural moisturizing factor …

Background In aged nursing care receivers, the prevalence of adverse skin conditions such
as xerosis cutis, intertrigo, pressure ulcers or skin tears is high. Adequate skin care …

Background and rationale Xerosis cutis (also referred to as xeroderma, dry skin, asteatosis)
affects more than 10 million individuals in Germany. It is among the most common …

Urea is a hygroscopic molecule (capable of absorbing water) present in the epidermis as a
component of the natural moisturizing factor (NMF) and is essential for the adequate …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease in the general
population. Skin barrier dysfunction is the central abnormality leading to AD. The cause of …

Background Dry skin is a frequent and multifaceted condition which can be associated with
skin irritation, itch, patient discomfort and manifest skin disease. In spite of being frequent …

Aim To review current classes of emollients in the market, their clinical efficacy in atopic
dermatitis (AD) and considerations for choice of an emollient. Methods PubMed Clinical …

Background Xerosis cutis or dry skin is a highly prevalent dermatological disorder especially
in the elderly and in patients with underlying health conditions. In the past decades …

Background Eczema (atopic dermatitis; AD) is a very common itchy skin condition affecting 1
in 5 children and up to 1 in 10 adults worldwide. The skin of eczema sufferers is prone to …

Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin
condition associated with a significant health-related and socioeconomic burden, and is …