Are barrier creams actually effective?

M. S. Alvarez; L. H. Brown; R. R. Brancaccio

doi:10.1007/s11882-001-0045-z

Are barrier creams actually effective?

M. S. Alvarez
, L. H. Brown
, R. R. Brancaccio

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	337-341
Number of pages	5
Journal	Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
Volume	1
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-001-0045-z
State	Published - Jul 2001
Externally published	Yes

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