title: Standards for the Protection of Skin Barrier Function.
abstract: The skin is a vital organ, and through our skin we are in close contact with the entire environment. If we lose our skin we lose our life. The barrier function of the skin is mainly driven by the sophisticated epidermis in close relationship with the dermis. The epidermal epithelium is a mechanically, chemically, biologically and immunologically active barrier submitted to continuous turnover. The barrier function of the skin needs to be protected and restored. Its own physiology allows its recovery, but many times this is not sufficient. This chapter is focused on the standards to restore, treat and prevent barrier function disruption. These standards were developed from a scientific, academic and clinical point of view. There is a lack of standardized administrative recommendations. Still, there is a walk to do that will help to reduce the social and economic burden of diseases characterized by an abnormal skin barrier function.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Ana
authors: A
authors: Giménez-Arnau
mesh_terms: D004485:Eczema / Q000503:physiopathology; D004817:Epidermis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D017575:Gloves, Protective; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D008055:Lipids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000592:standards; D063465:Skin Cream / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D014867:Water / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids; D014867:Water