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Twice Daily Versus Twice Weekly Soak-and-Seal Baths in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized, Single-blinded, Prospective Crossover Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Infrequent versus Frequent Soaking Baths for Atopic Dermatitis. Completed, enrolled 63 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
There are few studies evaluating best bathing practices in the management of pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD). Trans-epidermal water loss plays a key role in the pathophysiology of AD. In concert with application of topical corticosteroids (TCS), we sought to investigate whether frequent soaking baths (i.e. twice daily for two weeks), followed immediately by application of an occlusive moisturizer (i.e. soak-and-seal), would be more effective than infrequent soaking baths (i.e. twice weekly for two weeks) in the management of AD.
Study Details
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Interventions
Submersion of skin, affected by atopic dermatitis, in a bathtub filled with luke-warm water, where the frequency and duration of these baths are varied, to look for any differential effect.