| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3184267 | Alergologia Polska - Polish Journal of Allergology | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Emollients are the mainstay of treatment for dry and sensitive skin in atopic dermatitis and other allergic dermatoses. Occlusive and moisturizing preparations (such as glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, hyaluronic acid, α-hydroxy acids, unsaturated fatty acids and urea) restore the impaired barrier function of the skin, they maintain the proper pH and prevent transdermal water loss. Complementing the lipid layer of the epidermis, emollients soothe inflammation, reduce itching and have antibacterial function.Dry and sensitive skin can easily occur particularly due to the development of allergic reactions, and therefore moisturisers, should be free of preservatives, dyes and fragrances. Such products, safe, and having special characteristics for supportive treatment of various pathological conditions of the skin, are called dermocosmetics. Their essential ingredients include, among others, tannins, flavonoids, saponins and phytosterols. One of the ingredients that has the properties as antipruritics, anti-inflammatory and accelerate wound healing is an extract of the young shoots of oats Rhealba, which have been used in the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).
