Soaps and cleansers for atopic eczema, friends or foes? What every South African paediatrician should know about their pH
Background. Knowledge of the pH level of soaps and cleansers used by patients with atopic eczema and sensitive skin is crucial, as high-alkalinity products are irritants and impair the normal skin barrier, so interfering with the adequate control of atopic eczema. Objectives. The aim of this study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2017-10-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Child Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.sajch.org.za/index.php/SAJCH/article/view/1386 |