Ramona Dumasari Lubis

The effect of red palm oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) on skin hydration in streptozotocin-induced diabetic white rat models

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is frequently associated with cutaneous complications, including xerosis cutis, due to impaired skin barrier function. Red palm oil (RPO; Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and barrier-repair propertie...