Vitamin A reduces rash severityDisease manifestations of canine distemper virus infection in ferrets are modulated by vitamin A status.
We explored how vitamin A affects rash severity in ferrets infected with canine distemper virus (CDV). Our study involved both vitamin A-replete and vitamin A-depleted ferrets, assessing the impact of high-dose vitamin A on CDV symptoms.
Interestingly, ferrets that received vitamin A did not develop typical disease symptoms and only showed a mild rash, highlighting the vitamin's protective effect. The findings suggest that supplementing with vitamin A can significantly mitigate rash and other illness manifestations, reinforcing its potential benefits against similar viral infections in humans.
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Retinol peel improves skin appearanceUsing 3% retinol peeling and cosmeceuticals for the aesthetic wellness of the oncological patient after precautionary endocrine treatment: A case series.
We explored the impact of a specialized 3% retinol peel on skin issues—like rash—affecting women undergoing adjuvant therapy for breast cancer. This low-invasive treatment was administered to four subjects at least six weeks after their surgical therapy ended.
After just four weeks, we found that all patients experienced improved skin brightness and firmness. Additionally, they reported high satisfaction with the treatment, feeling it positively contributed to their recovery journey.
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Diaper dermatitis skin care reviewPrevention of diaper dermatitis in infants--a literature review.
We explored diaper dermatitis, a common skin issue in infants, to understand how skin care practices impact its prevention. Through a thorough review of 13 studies, we found that different cleansing methods, like baby wipes and water, are effective for diapered skin.
Bathing infants with a liquid baby cleanser appears just as beneficial as using water alone. However, the use of ointments containing zinc oxide or petrolatum—with or without vitamin A—showed similar effects on diaper dermatitis severity. Unfortunately, no conclusive evidence was found to suggest that any specific skin care practice consistently prevents this condition, highlighting the need for further high-quality trials.
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