Promoting skin health.
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.
Burr
Sara
S
sara.burr03@lycos.co.uk
Penzer
Rebecca
R
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
D000485:Allergens; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004643:Emollients