In this study, researchers want to learn more about the effect of dexpanthenol cream on skin recovery and reduction of skin rash after a dermatological procedure (ablative laser) on the face for treatment of fine wrinkles, scars and open pores in adult women. After the dermatological procedure, participants will return within 3 weeks for 4 visits to the study center to investigate the skin conditions such as redness, irritation, softness and possible side effects. In addition, study participants will be asked about their general acceptance of dexpanthenol cream.
The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of the test product to aid skin recovery and reduction of erythema after ablative lasering on the face. Secondary objectives comprise clinical efficacy with respect to skin hydration, softness, vitality, appearance etc. and skin recovery, consumer judgement of product performance and acceptability, and safety.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
33
Product is applied to one hemiface.
Product is applied to one hemiface.
Medcin Instituto da Pele
São Paulo, Brazil
Skin barrier integrity by TEWL probe
The transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is measured in g m2 h-1 with a Tewameter TM300.
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Dermic temperature by thermographic camera (FLIR)
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Skin properties of the participants
Investigators assess various skin properties of the participants with a questionnaire (each scored from 1 to 5), resulting in an overall efficacy score from 8 to 55 (a higher score represents higher efficacy).
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Treatment satisfaction
Participants assess their treatment satisfaction with a questionnaire consisting of 23 items (each item is scored from 1-5) resulting in a score range of 23 to 115 (a higher score represents better treatment satisfaction).
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Product evaluation
Participants assess their sensorial perception of different product attributes (e.g. smell, absorption) with a questionnaire consisting of 7 items (each item is scored from 1-5) resulting in a score range from 7 to 35 (a higher score represents higher product satisfaction).
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Number of adverse events by dermatological evaluation
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Number of adverse events by ophthalmologic valuation
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Severity of adverse events by dermatological evaluation
Time frame: Up to 23 days
Severity of adverse events by ophthalmologic valuation
Time frame: Up to 23 days
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