Impact of sunflower seed oil versus mustard seed oil on skin barrier function in newborns: a community-based, cluster-randomized trial

Impact of sunflower seed oil versus mustard seed oil on skin barrier function in newborns: a community-based, cluster-randomized trial

Abstract Background Natural vegetable oils are widely used for newborn massage in many low resource settings. Animal models indicated that sunflower seed oil (SSO) can accelerate skin barrier recovery following damage, while other oils, including mustard oil (MO), may cause further skin barrier dama...

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Main Authors: Aimee Summers, Marty O. Visscher, Subarna K. Khatry, Jeevan B. Sherchand, Steven C. LeClerq, Joanne Katz, James M. Tielsch, Luke C. Mullany
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Skin
Skin barrier
Stratum corneum
Neonate
Emollient therapy
Mustard oil
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-019-1871-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-019-1871-2

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