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ArticleAsia Pacific allergy2013

The pH of water from various sources: an overview for recommendation for patients with atopic dermatitis.

Kanokvalai Kulthanan, Piyavadee Nuchkull, Supenya Varothai

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Article in Asia Pacific allergy, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Kanokvalai KulthananDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Piyavadee Nuchkull
Supenya Varothai
Siriraj Hospital · THMahidol University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatients with atopic dermatitis (AD) have increased susceptibility to irritants. Some patients have questions about types of water for bathing or skin cleansing.

objectiveWe studied the pH of water from various sources to give an overview for physicians to recommend patients with AD.

methodsWater from various sources was collected for measurement of the pH using a pH meter and pH-indicator strips.

resultsBottled drinking still water had pH between 6.9 and 7.5 while the sparkling type had pH between 4.9 and 5.5. Water derived from home water filters had an approximate pH of 7.5 as same as tap water. Swimming pool water had had pH between 7.2 and 7.5 while seawater had a pH of 8. Normal saline and distilled water had pH of 5.4 and 5.7, respectively. Facial mineral water had pH between 7.5 and 8, while facial makeup removing water had an acidic pH.

conclusionNormal saline, distilled water, bottled sparkling water and facial makeup removing water had similar pH to that of normal skin of normal people. However, other factors including benefits of mineral substances in the water in terms of bacteriostatic and anti-inflammation should be considered in the selection of cleansing water.

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Atopic dermatitispH of water

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PMID23956962
PMCPMC3736366
OpenAlexW2156936581

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