title: Promoting skin health.
abstract: This article outlines the nurse's role in promoting the best methods of maintaining healthy skin. It discusses the key structures of the skin and its functions, the role of emollient therapy in children and adults, and external environmental factors.
authors.affiliation: sara.burr03@lycos.co.uk
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burr
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Penzer
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D000485:Allergens; D002648:Child; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004643:Emollients / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000451:nursing; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D013471:Sunburn / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004643:Emollients