[Dry skin as a dermatological and cosmetic problem].
The paper presents current opinions on aetiopathogenesis of dry skin including its occurrence in the course of certain dermatological disorders. A meaning of natural moisturizing factor, lipid barrier as well as epidermal differentiation processes in the maintenance of the proper skin moisturization is described. The importance of topical treatment is emphasized. Moreover, a survey of moisturizing factors applied in dry skin care is included.
Katedra i Klinika Chorób Skórnych i Wenerycznych Pomorskiej Akademii Medycznej w Szczecinie, Szczecin.
Anna
A
Kacalak-Rzepka
Stanisława
S
Bielecka-Grzela
Adam
A
Klimowicz
Jolanta
J
Wesołowska
Romuald
R
Maleszka
D000287:Administration, Topical; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004817:Epidermis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
D003358:Cosmetics