Technically Speaking
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
Posted: May 6, 2003, from the March 2002 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.
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- hair care
- antiperspirants
- deodorants
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Atopic dermatitis: Loden et al. have published a very interesting paper on the instrumental and dermatologist evalution of the effect of glycerin and urea on dry skin in atopic dermatitis. Moisturizing preparations are useful treatment adjuncts in dermatitis and have beneficial effects in the treatment of dry, scaly skin. However, Loden states that although clinical experience suggests an important role for moisturizers, more scientific studies are considered to be essential to demonstrate possible differences in mechanism and effect.
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