Population

46 subjects (17 adults, 16 children, 13 infants) with mild to moderate atopic eczema (SCORAD between 15 and 25)

Application of DEXYANE ultra-rich cleansing gel

Application once a day for 4 weeks, to the face, body and scalp of infants
Usual emollient authorized

Evaluation criteria

• Evolution of the severity of atopic eczema via the SCORAD questionnaire (Scoring atopic dermatitis)
• Scoring of the intensity of xerosis (4-point scale; 0 = absent to 4 very severe) and pruritus (VAS)
• Skin tolerance under dermatological and pediatric control 
• Cosmetic acceptability

Results

• Significant decrease in SCORAD of xerosis of –46% after 4 weeks of application (p<0.05)
• Significant decrease in pruritus intensity of -56% after 3 weeks of application (p<0.05)
• Significant decrease in the intensity of xerosis of –57% after 4 weeks of application (p<0.05)
• Soothed skin immediately after application for 91% of patients
• Good skin tolerance
   

Conclusion

• Reduction of xerosis and pruritus associated with atopic eczema
• Good skin tolerance