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Are barrier creams actually effective?

Are barrier creams actually effective? This article reviews the current information surrounding the efficacy of barrier creams as a protective measure against contact dermatitis. The principles of the proposed effects of barrier creams on the skin and the experimental and clinical data regarding their efficacy in the prevention of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Allergy and Asthma Reports Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2001 by Current Science Inc
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Allergology; Pneumology/Respiratory System; Otorhinolaryngology; Infectious Diseases
ISSN
1529-7322
eISSN
1534-6315
DOI
10.1007/s11882-001-0045-z
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Abstract

This article reviews the current information surrounding the efficacy of barrier creams as a protective measure against contact dermatitis. The principles of the proposed effects of barrier creams on the skin and the experimental and clinical data regarding their efficacy in the prevention of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis are discussed.

Journal

Current Allergy and Asthma ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: May 25, 2001

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