The purpose of this study is to evaluate how supplementation will alter the skin and the gut barrier and inflammation in those with rosacea.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that widely prevalent in the general population and is associated with both inflammation and dysfunction of the skin barrier. Gut dysfunction has been shown to be present in those with rosacea. This study evaluates how the use of a supplement may improve the gut and skin barrier as well as reduce general inflammation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
Supplment powder
Integrative Skin and Research
Sacramento, California, United States
RECRUITINGTransepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Change in the facial transepidermal water loss (TEWL) using the Vapometer.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Blood hs-CRP level
Change in blood hs-CRP level through blood spot testing
Time frame: 8 weeks
Intestinal permeability
Change in intestinal permeability through a urine based test by Genova Diagnostics
Time frame: 4 weeks
Intestinal permeability
Change in intestinal permeability through a urine based test by Genova Diagnostics
Time frame: 8 weeks
Fecal levels of calprotectin
Change in fecal levels of calprotectin through a stool sample
Time frame: 4 weeks
Fecal levels of calprotectin
Change in fecal levels of calprotectin through a stool sample
Time frame: 8 weeks
Transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Change in the facial transepidermal water loss (TEWL) using the Vapometer.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Blood hs-CRP level
Change in blood hs-CRP level through blood spot testing
Time frame: 4 weeks
Mood Questionnaire
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A survey to assess changes in mood
Time frame: 4 weeks
Mood Questionnaire
A survey to assess changes in mood
Time frame: 8 Weeks
Digestive Questionnaire
A survey to assess digestive health
Time frame: 4 weeks
Digestive Questionnaire
A survey to assess digestive health
Time frame: 8 weeks