Emollient
| Emollient | |
|---|---|
| Term | Emollient |
| Short definition | emollient (eh-MOL-ee-unt) A substance that helps to soothe, soften and increase moisture levels, particularly in the skin. Emollients can be used in a lotion, cream, ointment or gel to prevent or treat dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and other skin problems such as rashes or burns. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
emollient - (pronounced) (eh-MOL-ee-unt) A substance that helps to soothe, soften and increase moisture levels, particularly in the skin. Emollients can be used in a lotion, cream, ointment or gel to prevent or treat dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and other skin problems such as rashes or burns. They can also be used to protect the skin from irritation. Emollients can also be given orally to prevent or treat constipation by moisturizing and softening stools
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