title: A vital barrier against infection. Maintaining skin integrity in patients with liver disease.
abstract: Patients with acute or chronic liver disease often suffer from dry, itchy and flaky skin. This study compares the effects of soap and aqueous cream in helping maintain the skin's integrity.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ronayne
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Crowther
mesh_terms: D006748:Hospital Departments; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D012915:Soaps / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014906:Wetting Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D012915:Soaps; D014906:Wetting Agents