학술논문

Efficacy and Safety of an Antioxidant-Enriched Medical Device for Topical Use in Adults with Eczematous Dermatitis
Original Research
Document Type
Report
Source
Dermatology and Therapy. April 2022, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p1015, 11 p.
Subject
Italy
Language
English
ISSN
2193-8210
Abstract
Author(s): Mario Bruno Guanti [sup.1] , Laura Bonzano [sup.1] , Marco Rivi [sup.1] , Tatiana Alicandro [sup.1] , Serena Liberati [sup.1] , Adelaide Ann Hebert [sup.2] , Giovanni Pellacani [sup.3] [...]
Introduction Emollients reduce the severity of dermatitis-associated symptoms. Antioxidant supplementation may be helpful to control inflammatory processes and consequential skin damage. The clinical performance and safety of an emollient medical device for topical treatment enriched with antioxidant ingredients in adults with mild-to-moderate dermatitis is presented in this manuscript. Methods We performed a monocenter, open-label, uncontrolled clinical trial. Participants applied the product twice a day for 28 days. No other medication or moisturizer was allowed. Changes in dermatitis severity were assessed at days 14 and 28 by study investigators. Subjects self-assessed pruritus, Dermatology Life Quality Index, and product satisfaction. At the end of the study, a global evaluation of the product was done both by patient-reported outcomes and investigators' evaluations. Results Forty subjects were enrolled in the study (mean age 35 years). Treatment success was achieved in 87.5% of subjects (p < 0.0001) after 28 days. Mean Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) and Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores decreased at days 14 and 28 (p < 0.0001). Subjects reported a reduction in pruritus severity and improvement of quality of life (p < 0.0001), along with satisfaction with the product. At the end of the study, skin condition improved in more than 90% of subjects. No safety issues were identified. Conclusion The medical device studied for topical use in this clinical trial is considered safe and reduces pruritus in adults with atopic and contact dermatitis.