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Emollients
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Definition
: Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucous membranes. They are used also as vehicles for other dermatologic agents.
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
Simethicone
;
Petrolatum
;
Mineral Oil
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
dioctyl maleate
2915-53-9
*Maleates
Emollients.
Contact Dermatitis 2003 Jun;48(6):350
Doublebase
0
Organic Chemicals
Emollients
Hydrogel.
J Dermatolog Treat 2002 Jun;13(2):61-6
locobase
0
Organic Chemicals
Emollients.
Contact Dermatitis 1993 Nov;29(5):266-71
Decubal
0
Organic Chemicals
Emollients.
Acta Derm Venereol (Stockh) 1990;70(6):474
lauric acid diethanolamide
120-40-1
*Ethanolamines
*Lauric Acids
Allergens
Emollients.
Contact Dermatitis 1987;16(2):117
Neriderm
0
Organic Chemicals
Emollients.
Wien Klin Wochenschr 1986;98(13):428
Natuderm
0
Lipids
Emollients.
Br J Clin Pract 1980;34(6):178;186