Restoring the Moisture Barrier: Proper Epidermal Hydration for Oncology Clients
Our founders wrote an article titled, Restoring the Moisture Barrier: Proper Epidermal Hydration for Oncology Clients, that was published in the Dermascope magazine.
This article describes the importance of protecting the skin’s moisture barrier and shares critical insights by one of Pink Horizons' medical consultants and professional clients, Raj Anderson, from Boca Raton Regional Hospital's Davis Therapy Centers.
One of the greatest contributors to aging is environmental damage. Whether one is exposed to nature's elements or relentless air pollution, the skin is constantly trying to protect itself. Without proper care, aging accelerates and the risk for potential skin disorders increases. Maintaining the skin's barrier function is of the utmost importance to defending it against free radicals, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), inflammation, and infection – all of which contribute to accelerated aging.
The average person will find that maintaining the skin's moisture barrier is an ongoing challenge that takes discipline and vigilance. Now, imagine being exposed to bouts of radiation therapy and bombarded with cytotoxic drugs. A day in the life of a client undergoing oncology treatment can leave traumatic effects on the skin – posing a stark challenge to cope with inherent environmental challenges. Taking preemptive measures by creating a straightforward plan of management that focuses on gentle treatments, comfort level, safe and nutritious products, and a temperate reminder to supplement the body internally can greatly reduce a client's recovery time and lessen the overall stress involved with such a difficult experience.
Read the full article on Dermascope