Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
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Moisture Barrier:<br />
Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)<br />
NMF contains various hygroscopic molecules 1 :<br />
– Amino acids 40%<br />
– pyrrolidone carboxylic acid 12%<br />
– Lactate 12%<br />
– Urea 7%<br />
NMF levels ↓ by:<br />
– Repeated washing with soaps or detergents 2<br />
– Low humidity (