Sökning: "skin irritant"

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  1. 1. Skin barrier responses to moisturizers

    Författare :Izabela Buraczewska; Hans Törmä; Marie Lodén; Berit Berne; Magnus Lindberg; Ehrhardt Proksch; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; skin barrier function; moisturizers; long-term treatment; transepidermal water loss; gene expression; skin pH; lipids; urea; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi;

    Sammanfattning : Moisturizers are used in various types of dry skin disorders, but also by people with healthy skin. It is not unusual that use of moisturizers is continued for weeks, months, or even years. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Towards a broader use of phototesting : in research, clinical practice and skin cancer prevention

    Författare :Magnus Falk; Chris Anderson; Karin Wårdell; Olle Lärkö; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Phototesting; divergent beam; skin cancer prevention; self-reading; minimal erythema dose; sun protection behaviour; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi;

    Sammanfattning : In western societies, skin cancer incidence has increased dramatically over recent decades, due predominantly to increased sun exposure habits. Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and individual light sensitivity of the skin constitute two important factors affecting the risk for skin cancer development. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Skin sensitivity testing : a biophysical approach

    Författare :Miruna Nyren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : The skin is regarded as the largest organ of the body, although it is only a few millimetres thick; it is also the interface between the environment and the body's vital structures. Its large surface area is constantly exposed to physical factors, allergens, irritants and infectious agents. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Applications of human skin in vitro

    Författare :Susanna Lönnqvist; Gunnar Kratz; Magnus Berggren; Jyrki Vuola; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : Chronic wounds are a substantial problem in today’s health care and place significant strains on the patient. Successful modelling of the wound healing process is pivotal for the advancement of wound treatment research. Wound healing is a dynamic and multifactorial process involving all constituents of the skin. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Exposure to skin irritants : validation of questions and epidemiological aspects

    Författare :Ingegärd Anveden; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Correlation; epidemiology; gender; gloves; hand disinfection; high-risk occupation; observation; self-report; skin irritant; survey; validation; water; wet work;

    Sammanfattning : Hand eczema is common, and is the most frequent occupational skin disease. Exposure to skin irritants contributes to hand eczema. Common skin irritants are water, detergents, chemicals and foodstuffs. LÄS MER