Skin Care

Maintenance of the hygienic state of the skin under optimal conditions of cleanliness and comfort. Effective in skin care are proper washing, bathing, cleansing, and the use of soaps, detergents, oils, etc. In various disease states, therapeutic and protective solutions and ointments are useful. The care of the skin is particularly important in various occupations, in exposure to sunlight, in neonates, and in PRESSURE ULCER.

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Networked: 615 relevant articles (51 outcomes, 63 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Del Rosso, James Q: 17 articles (01/2015 - 03/2005)
2.	Elsner, Peter: 4 articles (06/2015 - 01/2002)
3.	Diepgen, Thomas L: 4 articles (06/2015 - 08/2007)
4.	Kircik, Leon H: 4 articles (12/2014 - 06/2012)
5.	Draelos, Zoe Diana: 4 articles (11/2014 - 03/2006)
6.	Thiboutot, Diane: 4 articles (12/2013 - 11/2006)
7.	Vignes, S: 4 articles (05/2012 - 06/2002)
8.	Korting, H C: 4 articles (11/2011 - 10/2004)
9.	Curley, Martha A Q: 3 articles (07/2015 - 12/2006)
10.	Gold, Michael: 3 articles (01/2015 - 05/2013)

Related Diseases

1.	Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema) 07/01/2012 - "This review summarizes and discusses the role and efficacy of moisturizers, particularly the more recently introduced ceramide-based formulations, in the skin care regimen of patients with both active and quiescent atopic dermatitis (AD). " 03/01/2009 - "Skin care with daily showering at an elementary school was thus found to be effective for the treatment of atopic dermatitis." 08/01/2009 - "The authors discuss the role of moisturizers in the daily skin care regimen of healthy skin and in atopic dermatitis, as well as the efficacy of newer products. " 01/01/1997 - "These results suggest that remission of adult-type refractory atopic dermatitis can be achieved by the combination of careful daily skin care, use of non-steroidal topical ointment and minimizing the precipitating factors." 01/01/2013 - "This study is unique and contributes with new knowledge in everyday life skin care of irritant and atopic dermatitis patients. "
2.	Acne Vulgaris 06/01/2014 - "In conclusion, results of the present study suggest that the tested skin care regimen offers rapid acne clearance and excellent tolerability that together may help to improve patient adherence as well as treatment outcome." 03/01/2007 - "The skin sun-acne tutorial significantly improved knowledge of skin care including knowledge of sun protection and acne among students of different grades, sexes, ages, ethnicities, and races." 01/01/2009 - "Overall, treating acne patients should include education in patient-friendly terms and promoting healthy daily skin care practices, including cleansing and protection against environmental damage." 02/01/2015 - "We hypothesized that skin care combining mild skin cleansing and intensive moisturizing ("combination skin care") may be effective in the care of acne in subjects with dry skin and/or sensitive skin. " 07/01/2015 - "This study supports the use of a skin care regimen comprising a wash and a moisturizer in acne-prone patients as young as 7 years old since these products were safe, well tolerated, and liked by subjects."
3.	Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) 10/01/2006 - "This project improved skin care quality and reduced pressure ulcer complications. " 01/01/1995 - "Individual programs for skin care and routine assessment with a pressure sore prediction instrument, such as the MNS, would serve the dual purpose of directing the relevant measures to the patient groups at the greatest risk and would aid in assessing the efficacy of pressure sore treatment strategies." 11/11/2010 - "Previous studies have reported that the value that a nurse places on pressure ulcer prevention is linked to the skin care that they deliver. " 10/01/2007 - "An overview of research studies relevant to telemedicine and neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the care and prevention of pressure ulcers as well as preliminary results of an innovative multidisciplinary skin care team approach to the primary and tertiary prevention of pressure ulcers are encouraging. " 10/01/2005 - "Skin care protocols for pressure ulcers and incontinence in long-term care: a quasi-experimental study."
4.	Eczema 05/01/2013 - "For all infants with eczema, good skin care is the mainstay of treatment but identifying and avoiding triggers (both allergic and non-allergic) is important in some infants. " 01/01/2008 - "Thus, skin care product selection can have an important clinical effect on the clearance of mild to moderate eczema." 10/01/2005 - "Significant improvement of eczema with skin care and food elimination in small children." 05/01/2015 - "This study evaluated the efficacy of 2 steroid-free, nonprescription eczema skin care formulations for reducing the risk of flare and relieving symptoms in infants and children with AD: Body Cream for the daily maintenance treatment of atopic skin and Flare Treatment for the treatment of atopic flares. " 08/01/2013 - "The aim of the present study was to examine the knowledge of skin care and treatment of hand eczema (HE) in a sample of patients with newly reported occupational HE. "
5.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 05/01/1996 - "Changes implemented as a result were an improved skin care regimen, education on proper fitting and appropriate choice of collars, and implementation of the new collar for trauma patients." 01/01/2009 - "Honey as an adjunct to conventional wound/skin care post radiation therapy shows promise for less painful healing in these chronic wounds. " 12/01/2002 - "Developing a skin care pathway has increased reporting, improved patient teaching, and standardized wound care. " 12/01/2004 - "A study was conducted to ascertain the extent to which perineal skin care protocols are consistent with Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Clinical Practice Guidelines and to estimate the level of compliance related to the use of protective perineal skin barriers. " 11/01/2014 - "Developing a wound and skin care program."

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2.	Emollients
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4.	Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid)
5.	kojic acid
6.	azelaic acid (Azelex)
7.	dexpanthenol
8.	Salicylic Acid (2 Hydroxybenzoic Acid)
9.	Metronidazole (Metric)
10.	Carnitine (L-Carnitine)

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2.	Lasers (Laser)
3.	Catheters
4.	Compression Stockings
5.	Nutritional Support (Artificial Feeding)