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Refers to the protective acid mantle of the skin. It consists of fat, water and water-soluble substances. The protective acid mantle protects the skin against the penetration of foreign substances and inhibits the growth of bacteria on the skin.
If the hydrolipid film of the skin is damaged, visible changes occur such as dryness with roughness of the skin, dryness eczema, itching.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer