Bathing Additives in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dermatology, Dermatology, Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 17 |
| Updated: | 9/2/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 2015 |
| End Date: | April 2018 |
Bathing Additives in Management of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
The current clinical guidelines for management of atopic dermatitis now recommend bleach
baths. This requires simply the addition of regular household bleach to twice-weekly baths.
At the Mayo Clinic, dilute acetic acid (vinegar) has been recommended for decades in wet
wraps to treat patients hospitalized for their atopic dermatitis. However, this practice has
not been widely adopted in the pediatric dermatology community. Will the use of dilute acetic
acid (vinegar) in twice weekly baths help manage atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients as
well as, or better than, the current accepted guidelines?
baths. This requires simply the addition of regular household bleach to twice-weekly baths.
At the Mayo Clinic, dilute acetic acid (vinegar) has been recommended for decades in wet
wraps to treat patients hospitalized for their atopic dermatitis. However, this practice has
not been widely adopted in the pediatric dermatology community. Will the use of dilute acetic
acid (vinegar) in twice weekly baths help manage atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients as
well as, or better than, the current accepted guidelines?
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients from 6 months to 17 years of age
2. Currently residing in US.
3. Follow up visits at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after initiation of treatment in
study (Figure 1).
4. Last follow-up at 1 year in clinic or via written mailed-out survey.
5. Diagnosis of atopic dermatitis AND
1. Have active signs of bacterial skin infection OR
2. Any documented suspected history of bacterial skin infection (weeping, crusting,
and/or pustules on exam), OR
3. Prescription for oral antibiotics for skin infection in the past 6 months from
any provider). OR
4. Have been prescribed bleach baths as part of an atopic dermatitis skin care
regimen.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Superficial skin infection without diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
2. Lack of in-clinic follow up assessment at 6 months
We found this trial at
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site
200 First Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
507-284-2511
Phone: 507-538-8142
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