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Dr. Darlene McCord is one of the two founders of McCord Research. As senior researcher, she brings a unique blend of scientific credentials to the position. Through Dr. McCord's leadership, the company has achieved worldwide recognition in the OTC Drug and Medical Device categories. Her field of specialty is corneotherapy, focusing on the transport of small molecules across the stratum corneum for treatment of skin disorders associated with distressed and wounded skin. Dr. Darlene E McCord is widely published on subjects related to immunodermatology and corneotherapy. Darlene McCord is known for her work, as a biochemist, in skin and wound care. She has been awarded two patents and six medical devices in the field. She currently has more than 30 skin health products being sold around the world. Dr. Darlene McCord’s most current commercialized skin and wound care product offering is the Remedy brand distributed by Medline Industries. The line is based on a proprietary blend of small molecules called Olivamine™ that provide corneotherapeutic support for diseased skin. Previously, Darlene McCord developed the Restore line for Hollister and the Cavalon line for 3M. She is currently working with the University of Iowa on compounds that may reverse early stages of necrosis and that can activate GO quiescent cells in the chronic wound environment. Darlene McCord received her first patent in 1993. The patent and the products developed were immediately licensed to one of the country’s premier wound care companies. Her second patent was awarded in 1997. This patent was licensed immediately and the products have become some of the most important in the wound care industry. The second patent is based upon a fetal in-utero wound healing model and its implications for adult wound healing. Darlene McCord continues to pursue her interests in skin repair systems, barrier repair systems, cancer, and diabetes.

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Skin Disease and Treatment With Olivamine
Eczema Immunopathogenesis. While not fully understood, substance P (SP) and C nerve fibers are implicated in pruitoceptive itch and nociceptive pain. This paper will elucidate C nerve fiber and SP involvement. Read
By: Darlene McCord | 16/05/2008 | Skin Care
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Implications of Corneotherapy and Reduction of Excessive Transepidermal Water Loss by Darlene Mccord, Ph.d
Preventive corneotherapy, a term coined in the 1990s by Albert Kligman, M.D., Ph.D., is becoming one of the most important principles of treatment in advanced skin care. The object of corneotherapy, topical delivery of active concentrates through the skin, is skin barrier homeostasis. The ultimate development in the quest for understanding the stratum corneum is corneotherapy, focusing therapy toward correcting the defective horny layers. Read
By: Darlene McCord | 16/05/2008 | Skin Care
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Skin Cleansing Tips From Dr. Darlene Mccord
One area of skin care that is often not well thought out is cleansing. During this process the skin can either be nourished or further damaged. Unfortunately, the later is more often the case. Read
By: Darlene McCord | 14/05/2008 | Skin Care
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Dr. Darlene Mccord Discusses Nutrients for Skin Care
Dr. Darlene McCord discusses nutrients critical for proper skin care. Read
By: Darlene McCord | 14/05/2008 | Skin Care
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Diabetic Skin Care
At the conclusion of this article, the reader will be able to: 1. Discuss the extent and seriousness of diabetes mellitus in the United States, 2. Understand the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy, 3. Relate the serious complications of diabetes mellitus, 4. Understand the 500 Dalton Rule and 5. Identify some of the ingredients in Olivamine® patent pending and what beneficial effects they have on the skin. Read
By: Darlene McCord | 13/05/2008 | Skin Care
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Matching Emollient Neonatal Skin Care Product Selection With Changes in the Standard of Care
The Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for neonatal skin care, including a Neonatal Skin Condition Scale (NSCS), has been validated by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN). Read
By: Darlene McCord | 13/05/2008 | Skin Care
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Cell Death and Proliferation
Dr. Darlene McCord, Ph.D., FAPWCA discusses cell death and proliferation. Read
By: Darlene McCord | 13/05/2008 | Skin Care
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Commonly Used Baby Skin Care Products Contain Chemicals That Put Infants at Substantial Risk
The arrival of a new baby brings many concerns and issues for new and incumbent parents. While new parents are faced with a myriad of issues for the first time, incumbent parents have to deal with the information explosion and change in thought on issues which have evolved since their first parenting experience. Chief among the issues for both new and incumbent parents is the proper care of newborn skin. Read
By: Darlene McCord | 13/05/2008 | Skin Care