Die Rolle des pH-Wertes bei Intertrigo oder zu trockener Haut

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-136
Author(s):  
Markus Braun-Falco
Keyword(s):  
Barrier Function ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
Skin Barrier Function ◽  
Permeability Barrier ◽  
Buffer System ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Skin Care Products

In order to maintain skin in «good condition» one can use cosmetic products. Importantly, those skin care products should fulfil specific requirements for specific life phases and specific skin conditions. In this review, we focused on 2 different age groups - namely, infants and the elderly - as well as on 2 specific skin conditions occurring in both age groups - very dry skin (Xerosis) and hyperhydrated skin (diaper rash). The goal in both conditions should be to maintain skin surface in its physiological acidic state, which is in turn crucial for the permeability barrier function, stratum corneum integrity/cohesion and antimicrobial defense. Skin care products formulated with an effective buffer system at a more acidic pH, for example 4, may be the best option to improve the acid mantle and skin barrier function and thus keep the skin in «good condition».

Effect of Standardized Skin Care Regimens on Neonatal Skin Barrier Function in Different Body Areas

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Garcia Bartels ◽  
Ramona Scheufele ◽  
Franziska Prosch ◽  
Tania Schink ◽  
Hans Proquitté ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Barrier Function ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
Skin Barrier Function ◽  
Neonatal Skin

scholarly journals Venipuncture-Induced Hematomas Alter Skin Barrier Function in the Elderly Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 237796081878205
Author(s):  
Keiko Kimori ◽  
Chizuko Konya ◽  
Masaru Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Barrier Function ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
Transepidermal Water Loss ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
Skin Barrier Function ◽  
Skin Site ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Skin Erythema

We aimed to compare the barrier function of the skin site with the color of hematoma induced by venipuncture and the area surrounding the skin site to help improve skin care for hospitalized elderly patients. There were 50 patients with a median age of 84 years who were included in the analysis. There was no significant difference between the hematoma site-induced venipuncture and the area surrounding the hematoma site in terms of transepidermal water loss and skin sebum level. The status of stratum corneum hydration and skin elasticity on the hematoma sites was significantly lower than that on nonhematoma sites. The median skin pH was significantly higher on hematoma sites than that on nonhematoma sites. The study variables did not reveal any significant correlation with the intensity of skin erythema. These findings showed that hematoma formation in the subcutaneous tissue affected the skin barrier function and that these sites need moisturizing skin care regardless of the intensity of skin erythema.

scholarly journals Validity of infant face skin assessment by parents at home

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 159-164
Author(s):  
Kaori Yonezawa ◽  
Megumi Haruna ◽  
Reiji Kojima
Keyword(s):  
Barrier Function ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Skin Barrier Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Assessment ◽  
Skin Ph ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
At Home

Parents had better to assess their infant’s skin daily to prevent the development of any skin problems. However, there are no standard methods for assessing infant skin at home. This study aimed to validate the assessment of infant face skin conditions by parents as compared to using skin barrier function clinical tests. In addition, we evaluated the degree of agreement between parents and physicians/midwives when assessing an infant’s skin. A cross-sectional study involving 184 infants aged 3 months was conducted. To evaluate the parents’ infant skin assessment, we used the Neonatal Skin Condition Score (NSCS). On the same day, we evaluated the skin barrier function on the infant’s forehead and cheek, including transepidermal water loss (TEWL), stratum corneum hydration, skin pH, and sebum secretion. Skin barrier function values were correlated with infant skin condition assessed by parents, especially in cases of TEWL of the cheek, for which a moderate positive correlation was found between parental assessment score (ρ = 0.448). In addition, infant with skin problems based on parental assessment had a significantly higher TEWL, lower SCH, and higher skin pH. However, there was weak agreement between parental and physician/midwife assessment. Thus, there was a relationship between parental assessment and skin barrier function; thus, parents can use at-home assessment to assist with infant skin care. In the future, research focused on developing methods of examining infant skin conditions should consider incorporate parental daily skin assessment.

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