| 1. | Barrier creams, to protect the skin from the corrosive acid, are generally recommended.
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| 2. | Possible treatments include minimizing diaper use, barrier creams, mild topical cortisones, and antifungal agents.
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| 3. | However barrier creams are reasonably effective for protection of the face against some airborne substances.
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| 4. | The mechanism of barrier cream varies by product.
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| 5. | Barrier cream with a dimethicone base offered high levels of protection for at least 48 hours.
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| 6. | Chloride began research and development of a barrier cream which could help protect workers and increase productivity.
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| 7. | Barrier creams that contain petroleum jelly or certain oils may cause rubber or latex gloves to deteriorate.
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| 8. | Barrier creams may contain substances such as zinc oxide, talc or kaolin to layer over the skin.
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| 9. | The efficacy of barrier creams is controversial.
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| 10. | When handling hazardous molecules such as sodium hydroxide, ingredients in barrier cream could react and induce skin irritation.
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