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Are barrier creams actually effective?

M S Alvarez1, L H Brown, R R Brancaccio

  • 1Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, School of Medicine, Skin Institute of New York, 67 Perry Street, New York, NY 10014, USA.

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
|March 15, 2002
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Barrier creams offer a protective measure against contact dermatitis. This review discusses their proposed skin effects and evaluates clinical data on preventing irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Contact dermatitis is a common skin condition.
  • Barrier creams are topical applications designed to protect the skin.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy of barrier creams in preventing contact dermatitis.
  • To discuss the proposed mechanisms of action for barrier creams.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of data on barrier cream effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Efficacy data for barrier creams in preventing irritant contact dermatitis.
  • Efficacy data for barrier creams in preventing allergic contact dermatitis.

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Conclusions:

  • Barrier creams show potential in preventing certain types of contact dermatitis.
  • Further research may elucidate optimal use and formulations.