Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Skin hydration"
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Assessment of the occupational exposure to cobalt at a base metal refinery
(2015)Objectives: The objectives for this study were (i) to assess the respiratory exposure of base metal refinery workers to cobalt sulphate; (ii) to assess the dermal exposure of these workers to cobalt sulphate; (iii) to ... -
Dermal and respiratory exposure to nickel in a packaging section of a base metal refinery
(2013)Nickel is one of the most commonly known sensitisers and has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a possible carcinogen to humans (group 2B). Workers at a South African base metal ... -
Dermal exposure and skin barrier function of workers exposed to copper sulphate at a chemical industry
(2013)Copper exposure is known to be a rare cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions and according to our knowledge occupational dermal exposure to copper sulphate has not yet been characterised. As a result, the objectives ... -
Short-term effects of selected barrier creams on skin barrier function
(2014)Background: Barrier creams are applied to the surface of the skin to form a barrier that aims to prevent the penetration of irritants and allergens through the skin surface. Several inconsistencies and controversies exist ... -
Transdermal penetration enhancement and clinical efficacy of Aloe marlothii and Aloe ferox compared to Aloe vera
(2014)Extensive research has already been performed on Aloe vera therefore it is important that researchers include other aloe species, such as Aloe marlothii and Aloe ferox, in studies involving aloe plant materials (Loots et ...