Transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in 167 infants, recruited from the general population in Oslo and Fredrikstad, Norway, with no eczema, possible atopic eczema (AE) and AE. Measurements were performed three times and recorded as mean g/m2h-1 each site. Results are given as estimated mean (95% CI) from robust regression analysis. ap<0.001 AE vs. possible AE. There was no significant difference between possible AE and no eczema. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL).