The word "corneum" refers to the outermost layer of the skin. It is the protective layer that covers our entire body, acting as a barrier against harmful substances from entering our body.
Topical application of olive oil for 4 weeks caused a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema in volunteers with and without a history of atopic dermatitis. (blossomandberry.com)
Caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis, it produces intense, itchy skin rashes when the impregnated female tunnels into the stratum corneum of the skin and deposits eggs in the burrow. (sciencedaily.com)
The effect of the treatments was evaluated by determining stratum corneum integrity and cohesion, intercorneocyte cohesion, moisturization, skin - surface pH, and erythema. (blossomandberry.com)