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Filter by:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that occurs most commonly during early infancy and childhood. It is frequently associated with abnormalities in skin barrier function, allergen sensitization and recurrent skin infections. AD is a major public health problem worldwide, with prevalence in children of 10-20% and 2-5% of the general population. The skin of AD patients is susceptible to colonization and infection with Staphylococcus aureus (SA )which contribute significantly to the severity of the clinical manifestations of eczema, triggering a vicious cycle. Fusidic Acid (FA) cream is a topical antibiotic widely used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections and infected atopic dermatitis. However in recent years, the emergence of drug-resistant organisms, e.g. Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has led to scrutiny of antibiotic use. Prolonged use of topical FA has been linked with emergence of FA-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (FRSA) . Fusidic acid is a natural antibiotic, extracted from cultures of Fusidium coccineum, which has a powerful antibacterial action. Topical use of Fusidic acid is fully in line with therapeutic strategies that recommend the use of an antibiotic with the narrowest activity spectrum to minimize the risk of resistance. In AD with infected lesions, combined treatment with antibiotic and steroid demonstrates greater efficacy over the use of steroid. Trial Design: A three-center, double blind, randomized ,phase II , parallel group, efficacy trial. Type of Intervention: A triple compounded cream containing a topical antibiotic , topical steroid and moisturizer. Type of control: Active control containing a double compounded cream comprising a topical steroid and moisturizer . Study population and Setting: A sample of 78 subjects will be recruited from Red Cross Children's Hospital , Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital and King Edward Hospital Estimated duration of trial: 12 months. Duration of participation: Each subject will participate in the trial for a maximum of 140 days. Primary endpoint: reduction in SCORAD scores; frequency of clinical flares for AD and improvement in the quality of life at 140 days. The benefit of this trial is that it provides a simple and effective approach to the management of atopic eczema.
Radiation therapy remains the principal treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Although intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has been widely used in China nowadays, radiation dermatitis is still common. It has an impact on pain and quality of life, and if severe, may lead to interruption of the radiation schedule for the patient. Trolamine (Biafine; Genmedix Ltd, France) is commonly prescribed at the beginning of radiotherapy for preventing acute radiation-induced skin toxicity in China. However, as long as grade ≥2 radiation dermatitis is developed, trolamine is not allowed to use any more. Medical Radiation Protectants (FORRAD®) is a new kind of topical agents for prevention and treatment of radiation dermatitis. It could be used during the course of radiotherapy, even when grade ≥2 dermatitis is developed. This randomized phase II study is aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of Medical Radiation Protectants (FORRAD®) for the prevention and treatment of acute radiation-induced dermatitis of grade 3 or higher during IMRT for patients with NPC, compared with trolamine.
Forgetting is usually listed as the most important cause of low adherence among patients. Most studies to date have looked at the adherence of adults or adolescent population. No studies have been done looking specifically at adherence to topical treatment by parents/caregivers of young children. Our project will try to replicate the same results among the parents/caregivers responsible for children ten years and under. The population in this study will be the parents/caregivers of children 10 and under with atopic dermatitis and the intervention will be the effect of electronic reminders in adherence rates for the use of a moisturizer which is recognized as part of the standard of care in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
The main purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of KAM1403 GEL in reducing the symptoms of mild to moderate Radiation Dermatitis. Efficacy will be evaluated by comparing symptoms assessment during and post radiotherapy: erythema, desquamation, edema, moist desquamation and ulceration in the KAM1403 Gel treated group versus a group of subjects treated with the Aloe vera Gel (the control group). In addition, a comparison will be made between subjects' self evaluation in the treatment group versus the control group. Safety will be determined by the number and severity of Adverse Events Device-Related.
We intend to evaluate the efficiency and tolerability of a barrier cream (bariederm) in protecting hands of individuals with hand dermatitis, either due to allergy or irritation. We believe that the use of the cream would benefit with the skin.
This is a single-center, open-label, randomized, prospective study evaluating the safety and efficacy of HO/02/02 20µg topically applied daily for 15 minutes (with gauze) on treatment fields vs. standard of care (SoC), Aloe Vera treatment
The purpose of the study is to determine if any of Mother's Choice' all-natural personal-care products cause either irritation or allergic reaction when applied to both normal or sensitive skin. Each product will be tested on the skin using patch tests.
Platelets are blood cells that are important in coagulation of the blood. These cells have recently been shown to play a role in a number of other biologic processes, for example inflammation. In this study the investigators will determine the extent of platelet activation in people suffering from common chronic skin inflammation-urticaria and allergic dermatitis.
Nickel contact dermatitis (eczema) is one of the most common allergic conditions affecting the skin. This is a study looking at potentially desensitizing nickel-allergic patients to their allergy using anti-inflammatory ointments applied to the skin (arm). Application of these ointments (ie. modified Vitamin D) has been shown to increase specific immune cells (T regulatory cells), which play a role in preventing immune activation and subsequently inflammation. The investigators propose use of topical anti-inflammatory agents (corticosteroids, modified Vitamin D, or both) may desensitize patients with nickel allergy.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the improvement in severity of Atopic Dermatitis and quality of life after 4 weeks of treatment in the Dead Sea.