In vitro human skin model to evaluate water permeability and determine wound dressings' occlusivity.

Wound dressings' occlusivity is directly correlated with water permeability and may affect wound healing. This study evaluated the wound dressings' occlusivity in comparison to their ability to retain water in an in vitro human skin model. Human cadaver skin was stretched over fully filled vials of physiological saline and banded.

Moisturizer effect on irritant dermatitis: an overview.

Moisturizers are empirically used as prevention and treatment of surfactant and irritant dermatitis. Some products state they not only improve barrier function by providing moisturization but also create an environment optimal for healing. Yet, moisturizer clinical efficacy remains a topic of controversy.