Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
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Barrier Function: The Bricks<br />
Corneocytes (keratinocytes)<br />
– Anucleated cells filled with<br />
keratin & other molecules created<br />
by breakdown of filaggrin<br />
– Collectively referred to as natural<br />
moisturizing factor (NMF)<br />
– Surrounded by cornified<br />
envelope (corneodesmosomes(<br />
corneodesmosomes)<br />
that degrade as they move to<br />
surface of skin<br />
– 20% content is H 2 0<br />
Verdier-Sevrain<br />
S, Bonte F. J Cosmetic Dermatology 2007; 6:75.<br />
Gray M. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 2010; 11(3): 201.<br />
Figure:<br />
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