title: Moisturizers.
abstract: Moisturizers combine occlusives and humectants to enhance the water-holding capacity of the skin. Further diversity in moisturizer formulation is created through the addition of special ingredients, designed to enhance the functions of the skin. These agents mimic natural ingredients. Application of moisturizers can serve as important adjunctive therapy for patients with various dermatologic disorders.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Zagreb University Hospital Center, Salata 4 HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia. jasna.lipozencic@zg.htnet.hr
authors.forename: Jasna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lipozencić
authors.forename: Zrinjka
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Pastar
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Marinović-Kulisić
mesh_terms: D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004643:Emollients / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D017592:Skin Care; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena / Q000187:drug effects*; D014870:Water Loss, Insensible / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004643:Emollients