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A Multi-Center, Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Effects of Topical Lotions on Changes in the Skin Microbiome and Associations With Itch
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating OTC Eczema Moisturizer Regimen and Cosmetic Moisturizer Regimen for Microbiota. Completed, enrolled 91 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This was a multi-center, 14-day clinical use study with a 7-day regression period, being conducted to assess the changes in the skin microbiome with two moisturizers in female and male subjects 16-50 years of age with mild to moderate eczema that experienced a recent itch flare up.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects were assigned to use an OTC, oatmeal-containing eczema therapy moisturizing cream twice daily on their face and entire body for the 14-day treatment period of the study, in place of any other moisturizers/emollients. Subjects were also provided with a mild cleanser to use in place of their normal body wash and/or soap (same cleanser as used by Group B) per their usual cleansing routine. After the 14-day treatment period, subjects discontinued use of the moisturizer for the 7-day regression period.
Subjects were assigned to use a non-fragranced, dry skin daily moisturizer twice daily on their face and entire body for the 14-day treatment period of the study, in place of any other moisturizers/emollients. Subjects were also provided with a mild cleanser to use in place of their normal body wash and/or soap (same cleanser as used by Group A) per their usual cleansing routine. After the 14-day treatment period, subjects discontinued use of the moisturizer for the 7-day regression period.