Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Transepidermal water loss"
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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 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 ... -
Skin barrier function of White and Black African nursing students
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2024-05)Background: Nursing students are required to complete a minimum of 2000 practical hours in healthcare facilities during their four years of tertiary education. They are required to frequently wash and disinfect their hands ...
