Electrometric assessment of the effect of a zinc oxide paste in diaper dermatitis

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 31, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 369-374

  Xhauflaire Uhoda, E ^a   Henry, F ^a   Pierard Franchimont C ^a   Pierard G E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Barrier function; Diaper dermatitis; Stratum corneum; Transepidermal water loss; Water holding capacity

Indexed keywords

PETROLATUM; UNCLASSIFIED DRUG; ZIMYBASE; ZINC OXIDE;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CHILD; CLINICAL ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CONTROLLED STUDY; DIAPER DERMATITIS; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; PASTE; PRESCHOOL CHILD; SKIN PROTECTION; SKIN WATER LOSS; STRATUM CORNEUM;

ADMINISTRATION, TOPICAL; ADULT; DIAPER RASH; ELECTRIC IMPEDANCE; FEMALE; HUMANS; INFANT; MALE; PETROLATUM; SKIN PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA; ZINC OXIDE;

EID: 69449104463     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: 14682494     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2494.2009.00505.x     Document Type: Article

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