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Filter by:This clinical trial will study the effects of PUFA supplementation during pregnancy and lactation period on fatty acid composition in human milk and plasma of the mothers and the clinical outcome of atopic dermatitis in infants at increased risk.
Many patients with eczema (atopic dermatitis) have an inherent defect in their skin barrier as demonstrated by high water loss. In laboratory conditions, studies have shown that pioglitazone restores the skin barrier function in skin from eczema patients. The purpose of this study is to determine if taking pioglitazone improves the skin barrier function in people with eczema.
The study shall explore whether treatment of atopic dermatitis is equally effective with Phoenix medical device as compared to standard therapy (Hydrocortisone cream).
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether participation in an Internet-based intervention helps improve atopic dermatitis treatment outcomes.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase I, Single-Center Study on the Efficacy and Safety of CT 327 in the Atopy Patch Test model.
Vulvar contact dermatitis (VCD) is a common problem presenting as vulvar pruritus, burning or irritation. Its estimated prevalence is 20-30% in vulvar clinics, but the prevalence in the general population is unknown. Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin resulting from an external agent that acts as an irritant or as an allergen. The skin reaction may be acute, subacute or chronic, resulting from prolonged exposure to weak irritating substances. The most common form of VCD is irritant contact dermatitis, and it usually presents as vulvar itch. The causes that contribute to VCD are increased sensitivity of the vulvar skin to irritants compared to other body parts, decrease in the skin barrier function due to exposure to sweat, urine and vaginal discharge and constant friction of the vulvar area. In menopausal women, lack of estrogen contributes to tissue atrophy and thinning, and may increase the effect of irritants on the vulvar skin. One of the most common irritating substances that cause VCD is urine. The phenomenon of urine-induced VCD is known as" diaper rash" in babies, and it was also described in bedridden patients using diapers constantly. Women with urine incontinence (UI), a problem that its prevalence in women increases with aging, may use constantly panty liners or pads to prevent urine leakage. The urine is being absorbed in the pad, and the vulvar skin is continually exposed to urine. This can cause VCD, similar to diaper rash. The prevalence of this phenomenon in the general population is unknown. The patients complain of itch, burning or irritation of the vulvar skin, and on exam erythema, edema and irritated skin are found. As most patients do not connect between UI to their vulvar disorder, and as most care-givers do not ask routinely about UI, the vulvar symptoms are mistakenly attributed to yeast infection or other factors. As the cause to the vulvar complaints is not recognized, patients do not receive proper treatment that requires primary management of UI. The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of VCD in women with UI and to recognize risk factors for UI induced VCD.
To investigate the therapeutic effect of a selected probiotic mixture on the severity of AD in infants aged 0-15 months. The probiotic mixture has been studied in laboratory setting and has proven IL-10 stimulating effects. Therefore it is thought to decrease AD severity in young children (beyond the conventional treatment).
There is not enough evidence to support the use of probiotics for prevention or treatment of AD in children in clinical practice. The purpose of this study is to determine whether probiotics is effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis with cow milk allergy.
This study is designed to determine whether the addition of topical Altabax (R) to a treatment regimen of topical corticosteroid therapy speeds clearance of atopic dermatitis and improves quality of life.
The aim of this proof of concept study is to show the safety and efficacy of 0.5 % dermal roflumilast cream in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults. This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study. 2-5 % of the body surface area (BSA) should be covered with a mild form of atopic dermatitis. In a 4-week treatment period 38 mg cream is applied two times daily on 0.5 to 1 % of the BSA. After a screening phase, a washout phase of flexible duration (max 30 days, time depending upon pre-medication), the 28 day treatment phase follows.As roflumilast is a potent antiinflammatory substance, a positive effect on this form of dermal disease is anticipated.