"Emollients" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucous membranes. They are used also as vehicles for other dermatologic agents.
| Descriptor ID |
D004643
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D27.505.954.444.200
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Emollients" by people in Profiles.
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Principles of Moisturizer Product Design J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 01 01; 18(1s):s89-95.
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Benefits of an emollient body wash for patients with chronic winter dry skin. Dermatol Ther. 2008 Sep-Oct; 21(5):416-21.
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Clobetasol propionate emollient 0.05% in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Int J Dermatol. 1998 Feb; 37(2):142-4.