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Glossary Emollient

An emollient is a substance that helps to soften and soothe the skin, making it particularly relevant in the context of hair loss treatments and scalp health. By moisturizing the scalp and hair, emollients can improve the overall condition of hair follicles, potentially reducing irritation and promoting a healthier environment for hair growth. Key distinguishing characteristics of emollients include their ability to form a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and enhancing the skin's natural barrier function.

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research Practical issues for emollient therapy in dry and itchy skin

27 citations , September 2009 in “British journal of nursing”

This article discusses the role of emollient therapy in managing atopic eczema and other dry skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.

research Short- and long-term effects of two emollients on itching and skin restoration in xerotic eczema

15 citations , September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy”

In this study, the use of two emollients significantly reduced itching severity in individuals with xerotic eczema, starting 30 minutes post-application, and improved skin moisture and lipid content over 14 days, while demonstrating good tolerance with few adverse events.

research ACTION OF EMOLLIENT CREAMS AND THEIR ADDITIVES

11 citations , May 1957 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”

This review clarifies what constitutes an emollient and explains that both cosmetic and pharmaceutical emollients share the same functions, reporting no new research findings.

research An Emollient PLUS Balm Is Useful for the Management of Xerosis in Patients Treated for Cancer: A Real-World, Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Study

9 citations , February 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy”

This study found that daily use of an emollient PLUS containing ADE-G1 significantly reduced xerosis severity and improved quality of life in cancer patients, regardless of their initial xerosis severity or cancer treatment.

research Emollients: application of topical treatments to the skin

5 citations , November 2007 in “British journal of nursing”

This article discusses the importance of nurses' understanding of topical emollient therapy for patients with eczema, but it does not provide new clinical results.

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