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Emollients To Prevent Eczema In High-Risk Infants: An Integrative Review, Julie Armstrong, Nicole K. Rosinski, Alissa V. Fial, Selorm Ansah, Kristin Haglund
Emollients To Prevent Eczema In High-Risk Infants: An Integrative Review, Julie Armstrong, Nicole K. Rosinski, Alissa V. Fial, Selorm Ansah, Kristin Haglund
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The purpose of this integrative review was to assess the research on topical emollients to prevent atopic dermatitis (AD) also known as eczema, in infants at high risk for this condition. Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder. Skin barrier dysfunction plays a prominent role in its development. Topical emollients have been hypothesized to enhance the skin barrier and prevent AD.
Methods:
Searches were conducted in September 2021 in PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science using key word search terms dermatitis, atopic, emollients, petrolatum, and infant, newborn. Inclusion criteria were articles written in English …