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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
patients are asked to apply twice a day a barrier cream on their hands for 3 weeks only
: Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem, Israel
self evaluation of effectiveness and tolerance in a 1-10 scale
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.
Time frame: 21 days
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