Skin pH in the Elderly and Appropriate Skin Care
The acidic skin surface pH (pHSS) plays a crucial role in the maintenance of a vital stratum corneum (SC) and an intact epidermal barrier. However, ageing affects the pH of the skin, both pHSS and the pH of the stratum corneum (pHSC). The purpose of this article is to review the physiological func...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2013-11-01
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| Series: | European Medical Journal Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | https://emj.emg-health.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/02/Skin-pH-in-the-Elderly-and-Appropriate-Skin-Care.pdf |