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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

3 Emollient enhancement, neonatal moisturizer, and barrier lipid replacement have all been discussed as epithelial barrier-protecting agents that may treat and possibly even prevent atopic dermatitis. Horimukai K, Morita K, Narita M, et al Application of moisturizer to neonates prevents development of atopic dermatitis. 2014.08.005.

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Updates in Integrative Skin Disease Treatment

The Dermatology Digest

I have a special formulation of indigo made in a really nice moisturizer base and the evidence on that is quite striking.” Springer International Publishing Switzerland; 2015. Studies have also shown that probiotics can help when certain strains or mixtures of strains are used, he said. “…for They’re not totally conjectural.”

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Eczema & Steroids: Balancing Clear Skin Benefits with Potential Health Risks (2025)

Aesthetics Advisor

The first review, published in the AADs Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2015, concluded, TCS [topical corticosteroid] withdrawal is likely a distinct clinical adverse effect of TCS misuse. One study suggests that long-term steroid use disrupts the skin barrier, leading to reduced moisture retention and inflammation.

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Sweating and Eczema: How to Manage Flare-Ups

First Derm

6] Regular moisturizing, using a appropriate skin care routine Eczema Treatment Goals Treating your underlying skin condition is crucial to prevent it from causing trouble when you sweat. Your doctor will provide a skincare plan, including how to bathe, apply moisturizer correctly, and be gentle with your skin. Eczema Resource Center.

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Atopic Dermatitis vs. Contact Dermatitis: What’s the Difference?

First Derm

Your doctor will provide you a skin care plan including how to bathe, apply moisturizer correctly, and be gentle with your skin. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons; 2015. Atopic dermatitis treatment Skin care is essential for managing atopic dermatitis. Eczema Resource Center. Available at: [link] Weller RB, Hunter HJA, Mann MW.

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Can I mix my own sunscreen? Episode 132

The Beauty Brains

Mindy asks…So the sunscreens in moisturizers that I use has only small amount of ZO, 3%. I don’t want to put on moisturizer over my makeup, and I don’t like the off the shelve sprays because they feel oily. You should do this about 30 minutes before being exposed to strong sunlight. Can I mix my own sunscreen?

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Buyer Beware: Most Collagen Supplements Sourced From CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations)

Aesthetics Advisor

Hyaluronic acid has also been shown to improve skin moisture and suppleness and reduce wrinkles when added to the diet. Vitamin C plays an important role in collagen synthesis, so without vitamin C, your body's natural collagen production will be impacted. 2013 March;32(1):41-52 21 J Ginseng Res. 2015;8:95-104 23 Indian Dermatol Online J.