2019
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.6.329
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Moisture-associated skin damage: use of a skin protectant containing manuka honey

Abstract: T he skin provides an effective barrier against the external environment, preventing desiccation of the body through moisture loss (Madison, 2003), permeation of exogenous substances and infection. This barrier function is predominantly achieved by the upper layer of the skin, the epidermis, and in particular the outermost layer, the stratum corneum (Voegeli, 2012) (Figure 1). Within the stratum corneum the skin cells (corneocytes) are arranged in a 'brick wall' structure, held together by lipids. Normal skin … Show more

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“…This comes in the form of wicking moisture away from the skin. Moisture can be wicked away in various ways, such as the application of skin protectants [ 56 ]. Adding moisture-absorbing powders such as cornstarch or talcum powder will allow for the sweat from the skin to be drawn away from the skin–textile material interface.…”
Section: Skin Friction Controlling Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This comes in the form of wicking moisture away from the skin. Moisture can be wicked away in various ways, such as the application of skin protectants [ 56 ]. Adding moisture-absorbing powders such as cornstarch or talcum powder will allow for the sweat from the skin to be drawn away from the skin–textile material interface.…”
Section: Skin Friction Controlling Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, further research is needed to compare the efficacy of this honey barrier cream to other barrier creams. 33…”
Section: Intertrigomentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In four patients with intertrigo, from infants to elderly adults, the trademarked honey cream reduced pain, discomfort, inflammation, and redness in certain areas. However, further research is needed to compare the efficacy of this honey barrier cream to other barrier creams 33 …”
Section: Intertrigomentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This can precipitate inflammation because irritants are able to pass through the skin and cause dermatitis (Woodward, 2019). Over-hydrated skin and is more prone to mechanical damage caused by friction and shearing forces from skin rubbing against clothes, bedsheets or incontinence pads.…”
Section: Causes Of Moisture Associated Skin Damagementioning
confidence: 99%