Skin of the newborn differs from that of an adult in several ways. It is more susceptible to trauma and infection and requires special care. Certain principles of skin care have to be emphasized to the mother or caregiver such as gentle cleansing, adequate hydration and moisturization of the skin, preventing friction and maceration in body folds, and protection from irritants and bright sunligh...

BACKGROUND Colloidal oatmeal is a natural ingredient used in the formulation of a range of personal care products for relief of skin dryness and itchiness. It is also used as an adjunctive product in atopic dermatitis. The safety of personal care products used on vulnerable skin is of particular importance and the risk of developing further skin irritations and/or allergies should be minimized....

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of three different skin care products versus a placebo in reducing the incidence of radiation therapy-induced skin reactions prophylactically. DESIGN Prospective randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. SETTING A radiation oncology department at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the southeastern...

Exfoliation is the process of removal of removing the old, dead skin cells that cling to the skin’s outermost surface. The two types of exfoliation are mechanical and chemical. People’s opportunities for seeking dermatological assistance for a myriad of conditions, including acne, rosacea, striae, photodamage, and skin cancers have increased in recent years. Chronological aging is a process of ...

Author Information Christopher Gauland, DPM, FACFAS, is Chief, Division of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, and is a podiatrist at Eastern Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists, Greenville, North Carolina. The author disclosed that he was a member of the speaker's bureau for Smith & Nephew; is a consultant/advisor to Biocomposites, Inc; and is a member of the...

BACKGROUND skin cancer is the most common malignant tumor in white individuals. Early diagnosis and treatment are key factors in reducing morbidity. We performed a prospective observational study throughout 2008 to assess the ability of primary care physicians to diagnose nonmelanoma skin cancer. METHODS the study was undertaken in a single geographic area corresponding to the region served b...

Debbie Flynn and Sally Williams examine how moisture and pressure can cause skin to break down, how barrier creams can help the skin to heal and a new barrier system. Nurses have a major role to play in assessing and preventing skin breakdown. It is essential to risk assess all patients to identify those most likely to be vulnerable. Incontinence poses particular risk factors as both urine and ...