Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Emollient use did not significantly prevent the development of atopic dermatitis among infants at high risk for ...

MONTREAL — Daily use of full-body emollients from birth to age 1 year in infants at high risk for developing atopic dermatitis (AD) was not more effective at preventing the condition than standard ...

Humectants are ingredients used in topical skin care products. Their primary function is to boost hydration by drawing moisture into the skin. "Like little hydration magnets, they attract water to the ...

Applying emollients daily for the first year of life does not reduce the incidence of eczema among infants at high risk for this skin condition and may have some harm. Investigators in the United ...

Daily application of full-body emollients within the first 9 weeks of life reduced the risk of developing atopic dermatitis by 24 months. The magnitude of effect was larger in a population not at high ...

Emollient bath additives provide no meaningful benefit when used in addition to standard eczema care in children, finds a trial published by The BMJ today. Emollient bath additives provide no ...

Dry skin conditions require regular application of emollients to keep the skin soft and hydrated. This article discusses the principles of emollient use and describes the procedure for their ...

The Best Emollients for Eczema trial has found that no one type of moisturizer is better than another. This study highlights the importance of patient education and choice when deciding which ...