Review Article

Management of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: The Role of Emollient Therapy

Table 1

Composition and beneficial properties of colloidal oatmeal [81].

Component Benefit

ProteinsHelp maintain the skin barrier
Polysaccharides and lipidsReplenish the skin barrier
Vitamin EAntioxidant
SaponinsCleansing
EnzymesAntioxidants