The Biology of Hydration: Why Timing Matters
Occlusive therapy can help calm stubborn eczema by trapping moisture and helping topical treatments work more effectively. Here’s how dermatologists use ointment, wet wraps,...
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A dermatologist-led educational initiative from VETTED Dermlab, created to make sensitive-skin science clear, useful, and approachable.
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Why does dry skin itch?
Why does dry skin itch—and why does scratching only make it worse? We break down the science of the itch-scratch cycle, from a disrupted skin barrier to sensitized nerves, and the simple strategies dermatologists use to interrupt it.
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Why Moisturizer Sometimes Isn’t Enough
Moisturizer can add hydration, smooth the skin and support the barrier. But when the skin barrier is disrupted, water can continue to escape. We...
Why Occlusion Works: The Science of Wet Wrap Therapy, Skin Hydration, and Barrier Repair
Why does wet wrap therapy work? Dermatologists have used water followed by occlusion for decades to treat dry, barrier-impaired skin. Hydrating the stratum corneum...
