An optimized inexpensive emollient mixture improves barrier repair in murine skin

• Main Authors: George Man (Author), Carolyn Cheung (Author), Debra Crumrine (Author), Melanie Hupe (Author), Zelee Hill (Author), Mao-Qiang Man (Author), Peter M. Elias (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Objective: Maintenance of epidermal permeability barrier homeostasis is the most crucial cutaneous function, as it allows life in a terrestrial environment. Defective epidermal permeability barrier results not only in excessive water loss, but also in the induction of cutaneous inflammati...