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Abstract Title:

Efficacy of hydrophilic or lipophilic emulsions containingextract in treatment of different types of pruritus.

Abstract Source:

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2018 ;11:591-602. Epub 2018 Nov 20. PMID: 30538520

Abstract Author(s):

Ana Kilic, Anastasia Harder, Hubert Reich, Ulrich Knie, Clarissa Masur, Christoph Abels

Article Affiliation:

Ana Kilic

Abstract:

Background: Pruritus reduces quality of life and may occur at different sites of the body. To alleviate pruritus, lipid replenishing and rehydration of the skin is often unsatisfactory. Thus, products with additional antipruritic effects are needed.

Objectives: Antipruritic effects and cosmetic properties of two different emulsions, water-in-oil (w/o) or oil-in-water (o/w), and a shampoo containing a lipophilicroot extract (Ec.-extract) were assessed in adults suffering from pruritus.

Methods: Adults (n = 55) with pruritus of the body applied a w/o emulsion for 2 weeks. In a separate study, adults (n = 33) with a pruritic scalp applied an o/w-emulsion for 4 weeks. In a third study, shampoo (n = 34) was applied for 4 weeks. Objective (erythema, dryness, and papules) and subjective (intensity, duration, and burden of pruritus) parameters were assessed.

Results: Treatment with the w/o emulsion significantly reduced erythema and dryness (<0.0001) as well as pruritus (in 93% of participants) on the body. Treatment with the o/w-emulsion on the scalp significantly (<0.0001) reduced objective (erythema in 61% and dryness in 85% of participants) and subjective (85% of participants had reduced pruritus) parameters. Similar results in reduction of dryness (76% of participants) and pruritus (70 % of participants) were seen after 4 weeks of shampoo use.

Conclusion: Independent from the type of emulsion (w/o or o/w), cosmetic products containing a proprietary Ec.-extract significantly reduced objective and subjective parameters in adults suffering from acute or chronic pruritus exhibiting excellent tolerability.

Study Type : Human Study
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