Emollient

"changes of antimicrobial peptides and transepidermal water loss after topical application of tacrolimus and ceramide-dominant emollient in patients with atopic dermatitis.", by Park KY, Kim DH, Jeong MS, Li K, Seo SJ. F1: RT-PCR for expression of hBD-2 and LL-37 before and after application of tacrolimus and ceramide-dominant emollient. (A) Increased expression of hBD after application of tacrolimus and ceramide-dominant emollient. (B) Increased expression of LL-37 after...

Moisturizers are moisturising treatments applied straight to the skin to relieve and hydrate it. Emollients are commonly used to help take care of completely dry, flaky or itchy skin problem such as psoriasis, dermatitis and ichthyosis. Lotions benefit damaged or hirsute areas of skin. Sprays benefit hard-to-reach areas and contaminated or sore skin that must not be touched, and are taken in promptly.

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