13 research outputs found
Engraftment of human adipose derived stem cells delivered in a hyaluronic acid preparation in mice
HA-based dermal filler: downstream process comparison, impurity quantitation by validated HPLC-MS analysis, and in vivo residence time study
Influence of Repetitive UVA Stimulation on Skin Protection Capacity and Antioxidant Efficacy
Reservoir attributes of a hydrocarbon-prone sandstone complex: case of the Pab Formation (Late Cretaceous) of Southwest Pakistan
Interchangeability between Pentacam and IOLMaster in Phakic Intraocular Lens Calculation
Protective effects of a comprehensive topical antioxidant against ozone-induced damage in a reconstructed human skin model
Infant dry skin: Clinical practice and the evidence to support it
Parental concern over infant dry skin is a common challenge that midwives and other maternity professionals frequently address in the early postnatal period. Although infant dry skin is a normal process of adaptation to extra-uterine life, parents often wish to treat it, and there is uncertainty among health professionals about what is safe and best practice. For decades, health professionals have recommended the use of topical natural oils to prevent or treat infant dry skin, but more recently, there has been increasing concern that use of these oils on the skin may be a contributory factor in the rising prevalence of childhood atopic eczema. This article will consider how infant skin may be affected by topical products, the role of the health professional giving infant skin care advice and current evidence to support clinical practice