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ArticleInternational journal of women's dermatology2018

Noninvasive monitoring of plant-based formulations on skin barrier properties in infants with dry skin and risk for atopic dermatitis.

L Lünnemann, L Ludriksone, M Schario, S Sawatzky, A Stroux, U Blume-Peytavi, N Garcia Bartels

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Article in International journal of women's dermatology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

L LünnemannDermatologic Practice Mahlow, Berlin, Germany.
L LudriksoneClinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department for Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
M ScharioClinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department for Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
S SawatzkyClinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department for Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
A StrouxClinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department for Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
U Blume-PeytaviClinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department for Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
N Garcia BartelsClinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department for Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science · DECharité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin · DEMahlo (Germany) · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDry skin and the associated impaired epidermal barrier function are postulated to constitute a major element in the development of atopic dermatitis.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two plant-based formulations on the epidermal barrier function in a defined cohort of infants with a predisposition for atopic dermatitis.

methodsOver a period of 16 weeks, 25 infants who were ages 3 to 12 months and had an atopic predisposition and dry skin received two emollients that contained pressed juice of the ice plant. The infants received both cream and lotion on the forearm, only cream on the face, and only lotion on the leg. Stratum corneum hydration (SCH), transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin surface pH, and sebum were assessed on the infants' forehead, leg, and forearm. The Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index was used for the clinical assessment.

resultsSCH significantly increased in all body regions that were assessed. The forearm and leg revealed stable levels of pH and TEWL, but a decline in pH (week 16) and TEWL (week 4) was noted on the forehead. At week 16, sebum levels were lower on the forehead compared with those at baseline. SCORAD scores improved significantly during the study.

conclusionA daily application of both emollients was associated with increased SCH levels and a stable course of TEWL, pH, and sebum on the forehead except for the forehead when compared with the forearm and leg. Clinically, improved SCORAD scores were noted.

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PMCPMC5986260
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