Histological assessment of skin damage by irritants: its possible use in the evaluation of a ‘barrier cream’

Abstract
The histological changes induced by topical application of selected irritants on guinea pigs are reported. The possible application of this methodology to the evaluation of the protective value of a silicone-containing barrier cream is discussed. Although this crude method only allows objectivity of the later stages of a toxic reaction, it gives useful information about the potential protective effect of a silicone-containing barrier cream.

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