A cleanser based on sodium laureth carboxylate and alkyl carboxylates washes facial sebum well but does not induce dry skin

Keratinocytes undergo maturation during their transit through the viable layers of skin, and then abruptly transform into flattened, anuclear corneocytes that constitute the cellular component of the skin barrier, the stratum corneum (SC). The SC is generally considered to be homogeneous in its structure and barrier properties, and is often shown schematically as a featureless brick wall, the “bricks” being the corneocytes, the “mortar” being intercellular lipid. Previously we showed the outer SC was not homogeneous in its composition, but contained steep gradients of the physiological inorganic elements Na, K and Cl, likely originating from sweat salts. Here we show the innermost corneocytes in human skin are also heterogeneous in composition, undergoing systematic changes in intracellular element concentration during transit into the interior of the SC.Human skin biopsies were taken from the lower leg of individuals with both “good” and “dry” skin and plunge-frozen in a stirred, cooled isopentane/propane mixture.

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Pyrotechnic Residues in Gunshot Residue Analysis

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100117649 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 128-129

Author(s):

H. M. Sagara ◽

S. A. Schliebe ◽

M. C. Kong

Keyword(s):

Law Enforcement ◽

Residue Analysis ◽

Gunshot Residue ◽

Particle Analysis ◽

Dry Skin ◽

X Ray ◽

Skin Cells ◽

Smokeless Powder ◽

Carbon Coated ◽

Detailed List

Particle analysis by scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive x- ray analysis is one of the current methods used in crime laboratories to aid law enforcement in identifying individuals who have recently fired or handled a firearm. During the discharge of a firearm, the high pressure caused by the detonation of the cartridge materials forces a portion of the generated gases through leaks in the firing mechanism of the weapon. These gases contain residues of smokeless powder, primer mixture, and contributions from the projectile itself. The condensation of these hot gases form discrete, micrometer-sized particles, which can be collected, along with dry skin cells, salts, and other hand debris, from the hands of a shooter by a simple adhesive lift technique. The examination of the carbon-coated adhesive lifts consist of time consuming systematic searches for high contrast particles of spherical morphology with the characteristic elemental composition of antimony, barium and lead. A detailed list of the elemental compositions which match the criteria for gunshot residue are discussed in the Aerospace report.

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Dry Skin Relief

Internal Medicine News ◽

10.1016/s1553-3212(05)70380-0 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 38 (5) ◽

pp. 71

Keyword(s):

Dry Skin

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This Was a Clinical Study Investigating the Moisturization and Desquamation Effect of AmLactin® Rapid Relief Restoring Lotion + Ceramides on Dry Skin in Healthy Female Volunteers. AmLactin® Rapid Relief is an Over-the-counter Cosmetic

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04085809 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Clinical Study ◽

Dry Skin ◽

Over The Counter ◽

Healthy Female ◽

Rapid Relief

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Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Sistem Pakar untuk Menangani Masalah Kecantikan pada Wajah Menggunakan Metode Decision Tree

Jurnal ULTIMATICS ◽

10.31937/ti.v6i1.326 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 9-14

Author(s):

Stefanie Sirapanji ◽

Seng Hansun

Keyword(s):

Decision Tree ◽

Uneven Distribution ◽

Dry Skin ◽

Average Accuracy ◽

Accuracy Level ◽

Index Terms ◽

Decision Tree Method ◽

Tree Method

Beauty is a precious asset for everyone. Everyone wants to have a healthy face. Unfortunately, there are always those problems that pops out on its own. For example, acnes, freckles, wrinkles, dull, oily and dry skin. Therefore, nowadays, there are a lot of beauty clinics available to help those who wants to solve their beauty troubles. But, not everyone can enjoy the facilities of those beauty clinics, for example those in the suburbs. The uneven distribution of doctors and the expensive cost of treatments are some of the reasons. In this research, the system that could help the patients to find the solution of their beauty problems is built. The decision tree method is used to take decision based on the shown schematic. Based on the system’s experiment, the average accuracy level hits 100%. Index Terms–Acnes, Decision Tree, Dry Skin, Dull, Facial Problems, Freckles, Wrinkles, Oily Skin, Eexpert System.

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Dermatology in primary care: an audit of the proportion of patients who present to general practice with a dermatological problem that could be self-managed

British Journal of General Practice ◽

10.3399/bjgp20x711053 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 70 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. bjgp20X711053

Author(s):

Luamar Dolfini ◽

Yogesh Patel

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

General Practice ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Clinical Information ◽

Electronic Record ◽

Self Management ◽

Considerable Proportion ◽

Dry Skin ◽

Record System ◽

Common Skin

BackgroundA considerable proportion of GPs’ workload is dermatological. It is important to investigate what common skin conditions encountered in primary care can be self-managed, in an effort to alleviate the burden on primary care.AimThe purpose of the audit was to identify the proportion of consultations that are dermatological in nature and analyse potential for self-management by patients.MethodData was collected using the patient electronic record system (EMIS) in general practice. A search was made for all consultations from the 17 April to 15 May 2019, which included all new presenting complaints that were dermatological in nature. The criteria for self-management included advising over the counter (OTC) medication or reassurance. On the other hand, a case was deemed not self-manageable if prescription only medication (POM) was prescribed or if a referral to dermatology was made.ResultsThere were a total of 2175 consultations, where 246 (11.31%) cases were dermatological. Of the 246, 80 cases (32.5%) could be self-managed. There were 46 different dermatological presenting complaints of which the 5 most common included: rash (51 cases), dermatitis (44 cases), acne vulgaris (13 cases), moles (12 cases), dry skin (11 cases). None of the acne or moles cases could be self-managed, whereas 23%, 68.2%, 72.7% of rashes, dermatitis, and dry skin cases, respectively, could be self-managed.ConclusionCertain dermatological conditions have more potential for self-management than others. Research into teledermatology as a means of addressing patient concern and providing clinical information is important in order to reduce unnecessary consultations.

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Spinal c-fos expression associated with spontaneous biting in a mouse model of dry skin pruritus

Neuroscience Letters ◽

10.1016/j.neulet.2003.12.013 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 361 (1-3) ◽

pp. 79-82 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Hiroshi Nojima ◽

Jason M. Cuellar ◽

Christopher T. Simons ◽

Mirela Iodi Carstens ◽

E. Carstens

Keyword(s):

Mouse Model ◽

Dry Skin ◽

Fos Expression

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Efficacy and Safety of Modified Huang-Lian-Jie-Du Decoction Cream on Cancer Patients with Skin Side Effects Caused by EGFR Inhibition

Processes ◽

10.3390/pr9071081 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 1081

Author(s):

Ming-Yang Lee ◽

Mei-Yi Lin ◽

Yu-Ju Chang ◽

Yu-Ting Tseng ◽

I-An Huang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Adverse Events ◽

Kinase Inhibitors ◽

Target Therapy ◽

Herbal Medicines ◽

Skin Toxicity ◽

Dry Skin ◽

Egfr Inhibition ◽

The Mean ◽

Skin Conditions

(1) Background: The epidermal growth factor inhibitors (EGFRIs)/tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are effective for cancer target therapy, but acneiform rashes or so-called inflammatory papulopustular exanthemas are common (50% to 90%). The conventional therapy for EGFRIs/TKIs-induced skin toxicity is steroids and antibacterial drugs, but it is still ineffective for some patients, and EGFRIs/TKIs dose reduction/interruption may be needed. In this study, a modified Chinese herbal medicine, Huang-Lian-Jie-Du decoction cream with Yin-Cold (YC) medicine characteristic, was investigated for the effect on patients suffering EGFRIs/TKIs-induced skin toxicity. (2) Methods: The modified Huang-Lian-Jie-Du (mHLJD) decoction cream was made from 10 herbal medicines, including 4 major medicines (Huanglian, Huangqin, Huangbo, and Zhizi) in traditional HLJD decoction. Patients with EGFRIs/TKIs-induced skin toxicity were enrolled. Patients were excluded if they also used other cream for skin toxicity. Skin conditions were monitored by follow up every 2 weeks. The patients’ characteristics, the skin toxicities, treatment response, and adverse events were recorded and analyzed until skin problems resolved or the study ended. (3) Results: The mHLJD decoction cream and its sub-packages were stored at 4 °C before use. Thirty-four patients who had grade 1–3 skin toxicities after receiving EGFRIs/TKIs were enrolled. Seven patients withdrew or were excluded. Finally, data from 27 patients were analyzed. The mean grade of rash acneiform was significantly decreased from 2.19 (ranged 1 to 3) to 0.88 (ranged 0 to 2) after mHLJD decoction cream treatment for 4 weeks and to 0.55 (ranged 0 to 2) after mHLJD decoction cream treatment for 8 weeks. Additionally, the mean grade of dry skin was also significantly decreased from 1.57 (ranged 1 to 2) to 0.71 (ranged 0 to 1) after mHLJD decoction cream treatment for 4 weeks. The changes of skin toxicity were significant, with no obvious adverse events. (4) Conclusions: In summary, the mHLJD decoction cream provides benefits for alleviation of EGFRIs/TKIs-induced skin rash acneiform and dry skin. Additionally, no obvious side effects were found in patients using mHLJD decoction cream.

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