Contact Dermatitis
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
The aim of the study is the evaluation of the effectiveness, tolerance and cosmetic acceptability of Bariéderm cream among patients presenting with chronic allergic or irritant contact dermatitis of the hands. We shall enrol adults presenting with CONTACT DERMATITIS EXCLUDING FLARE-UPS of the hands: whether allergic or irritant, able to understand the protocol and agrees to sign the information and informed consent form. Bariéderm cream will be applied minimum twice daily over 21 days. Response will be evaluated by self and physician filled questionnaires. effectiveness, tolerance and cosmetic acceptability will be evaluated by a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning not at all and 10 meaning very much. Statistics will be performed by SPSS software with suitable statistical tests. In case of an adverse event caused by the product, patch-test with ingredients of Bariéderm cream will be performed.
Interventions
patients are asked to apply twice a day a barrier cream on their hands for 3 weeks only
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients with dermatitis of the hands
Exclusion criteria
* pregnant ladies, * known allergy to ingredients -
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| self evaluation of effectiveness and tolerance in a 1-10 scale | 21 days | effectiveness tolerance and acceptability in adults with hand dermatitis, evaluated by a self reported and a physician reported questionaires, using a 1-10 scale for evaluation. |
Countries
Israel