BACKGROUND/AIMS The research on the treatment of "dry skin syndrome" is hampered by the lack of a suitable animal model. Formerly, we developed a validated guinea pig in vivo model in which the dry skin syndrome persists at least for 1 week. We can, therefore, compare the pharmacological effectiveness of known and potential moisturizers for the treatment of dry skin syndrome. Our aim is to stud...

the objective of this study was to investigate the effects of saffron as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer. the pollens of the saffron were dried and powdered in a grinder. the experimental formulations included a homosalate (8%) lotion reference, lotions with 2, 4 and 8% of grinded saffron, and the control lotion base without saffron. the lotions containing saffron were prepared like homosal...

Among lifestyle habits, the effect of exercise on skin moisturizing function has not been studied. Therefore, we aimed to clarify regular function. The participants were 30-64 years old with no history diseases and habits at start study. intervention group (n=9) continued least 600 Mets/week for 8 weeks, while control (n=28) followed conventional weeks. Questionnaires regarding administered beg...

The recognition that ultraviolet radiation has harmful effects on the skin has led to the commercial development of inorganic and synthetic organic UV filters that can reduce the negative effects of exposure to sunlight. In addition, moisturizing chemicals are extensively used in personal care products to improve the ability of skin to retain water. Whilst current UV filter and moisturizing che...

A retrospective study was performed on potbellied pigs with skin disease over a 22-year period. Thirteen of 190 pigs (7%) were examined by the Dermatology Service. Three different dermatoses were diagnosed: (1) sarcoptic mange, (2) yeast dermatitis of the eyelids (blepharitis) and periocular skin, and (3) presumed ichthyosis. Sarcoptic mange was cured with ivermectin injections. Yeast dermatiti...

BACKGROUND Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects health and quality of life and it has great impact on both health-care costs and costs to the society. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to develop a model to analyse the cost-effectiveness of a barrier-strengthening moisturizing cream as maintenance therapy compared with no treatment after initial treatment with betamethasone valerate in adu...