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*[[Prevention]] of further [[trans-epidermal]] water loss is the cornerstone of [[management]] of [[eczema]]. | *[[Prevention]] of further [[trans-epidermal]] water loss is the cornerstone of [[management]] of [[eczema]]. | ||
*Since dysfunctional [[skin barriers]] could lead to [[water loss]], daily replenishment of [[skin moisture]] is needed. | *Since dysfunctional [[skin barriers]] could lead to [[water loss]], daily replenishment of [[skin moisture]] is needed. | ||
* | *[[Secondary prevention]] can be achieved through the use of: | ||
**[[Emollients]] - softens the [[skin]] as the oil fills in the crevices of the [[skin]]. | **[[Emollients]] - softens the [[skin]] as the oil fills in the crevices of the [[skin]]. | ||
** [[Occlusives]] - very good for very [[dry skin]] as it thickens the [[skin layer]] brought about by the [[hydrophobic]] barriers that prevent [[water loss]]. | ** [[Occlusives]] - very good for very [[dry skin]] as it thickens the [[skin layer]] brought about by the [[hydrophobic]] barriers that prevent [[water loss]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.
Overview
Prevention of further trans-epidermal water loss is the cornerstone of management of eczema. Since dysfunctional skin barriers could lead to water loss, daily replenishment of skin moisture is needed. This can be achieved through different modalities such as emollients, occlusives, and humectants. [1]
Eczema Secondary Prevention
- Prevention of further trans-epidermal water loss is the cornerstone of management of eczema.
- Since dysfunctional skin barriers could lead to water loss, daily replenishment of skin moisture is needed.
- Secondary prevention can be achieved through the use of:
- Emollients - softens the skin as the oil fills in the crevices of the skin.
- Occlusives - very good for very dry skin as it thickens the skin layer brought about by the hydrophobic barriers that prevent water loss.
- Humectants - attracts water thereby hydrating the stratum corneum of the skin.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Raveendran R (2019). "Tips and Tricks for Controlling Eczema". Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 39 (4): 521–533. doi:10.1016/j.iac.2019.07.006. PMID 31563186.