title: Skin tolerance to cleansing agents.
abstract: The types of surfactants used for skin cleansing are discussed. Methods for the evaluation of the relative irritant potential of skin cleansers are reviewed.
authors: St. John's Dermatology Centre, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors: I R
authors: IR
authors: White
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D007509:Irritants; D013501:Surface-Active Agents