Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is the most widely used objective measurement for
assessing the barrier function of skin in healthy individuals but also patients with skin …

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Background Skin barrier dysfunction precedes eczema development. We tested whether
daily use of emollient in the first year could prevent eczema in high-risk children. Methods …

Background The skin of patients with atopic dermatitis is characterized by abnormal stratum
corneum lipid levels. Consequently, the lamellar matrices are disrupted and skin barrier …

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 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 …

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with considerable impact on quality of life.
Emollients or moisturizers are widely recommended, but are these effective and safe? We …

Atopic dermatitis (synonym atopic eczema, AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder
essentially characterised by a red “itchy” skin rash. The condition is prevalent around the …

Background Atopic eczema (AE) is a common skin problem that impairs quality of life and is
associated with the development of other atopic diseases including asthma, food allergy and …

Objective To critically appraise the evidence for the role of regular moisturizer application in
early life to prevent atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergy (FA). Data Sources Primary peer …