Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2024
Manuscript Version
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Abstract
Microbial dysbiosis is increasingly understood to influence allergic sensitization and skin barrier defects in dermatitis. Occlusion, such as from moisturizers, fosters microbial dysbiosis, and increases itch in many patients with dermatitis. Nevertheless, use of moisturizers in dermatitis remains part of dermatologic guidelines. This is a review of the evidence of benefits and adverse effects of moisturizers in dermatitis and a proposal for moderation in their clinical use.
Keywords
atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, emollients, high value care, microbial dysbiosis, moisturizers
Publication Title
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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© 2024 by the American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Susan Nedorost, A sticky mess—Are moisturizers overused in dermatitis care?, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 91, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 1171-1176, ISSN 0190-9622, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2024.07.1485..