BACKGROUND Hand-cleansing products that are milder to the skin of health care personnel are being developed, but the available methodologies to appropriately evaluate these products and quantify differences are not generally being applied in well-controlled studies. METHODS Two randomized, blinded, bilateral comparison studies evaluated skin condition during use of 2 antiseptic hand preparati...

Siwutang and Yingshengxue can be used to treat diseases caused by qi deficiency, blood deficiency stasis. Clinical evidence should added subtracted with the flexibly. Based on application of prescriptions learned author from Professor Shuanquan Ma, this paper summarizes that Ma's use Siwu Decoction various skin wind dryness or stagnation has a remarkable effect.

Objective: This study is a descriptive conducted to examine skin dryness, pH level, turgor and the affecting factors in elderly staying nursing homes.
 Method: The population was composed of 53 who stayed care rehabilitation center. 50 met participant selection criteria gave their consent participate were included. Elderly Information Form devices that measure moisture used as data collect...

Occupational skin disorders, in particular inflammations, dryness and erythema, in 80% of cases affect the skin of hands. The most frequent diagnosis, in over 90% of cases of occupational skin diseases, points to an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. Our aim was to study the prevalence of self-reported skin symptoms on hands and forearms in different populations. The study was conducted o...

BACKGROUND Hempseed oil is a rich and balanced source of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Anecdotal evidence indicated that dietary hempseed oil might be useful in treating symptoms of atopic dermatitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS Dietary hempseed oil and olive oil were compared in a 20-week randomized, single-blind crossover study with atopic patients. Fatty acid profiles w...

Assays of moisturizer efficacy have traditionally focused on a moisturizer's ability to alleviate dry skin. More recently, a moisturizer's ability to prevent primary irritation has been recognized. To assess and compare the ability of moisturizers to alleviate skin dryness and primary irritation, as well as prevent their return, four controlled-application clinical (in vivo) studies were carrie...

PURPOSE Radiation dermatitis is a common side effect of radiation therapy (RT). In severe cases, RT must be interrupted until the skin heals, which can compromise treatment. The purpose of the study was to compare an anionic polar phospholipid (APP)-based cream and an aloe vera-based gel to determine their effectiveness in preventing and treating radiation dermatitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS For...

Stratospheric dryness J. Lelieveld, C. Brühl, P. Jöckel, B. Steil, P. J. Crutzen, H. Fischer, M. A. Giorgetta, P. Hoor, M. G. Lawrence, M. Milz, R. Sausen, G. P. Stiller, and H. Tost Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, J.J. Becherweg 27, 55128 Mainz, Germany Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, La Jolla, CA 92093-0221, USA Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Bundesstrasse 53, 20146 Hamb...

PURPOSE To assess the tolerance of a baby cleanser and lotion (both lightly fragranced) on healthy, full-term neonates. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-six infant-mother pairs were enrolled in a 6-week, nonrandomized, controlled-use study that took place in the routine setting of a pediatric clinic and mothers' homes. During study weeks 1 to 6, neonates were bathed by their mother with water and...