The Role of Bathing Additives in the Treatment of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psoriasis, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Dermatology, Dermatology, Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 17 |
| Updated: | 2/28/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 21, 2019 |
| End Date: | December 1, 2021 |
| Contact: | Henry Nguyen, MD |
| Email: | Nguyen.Henry@mayo.edu |
| Phone: | 507-284-4673 |
To evaluate the efficacy of water bath, water + bleach, and water + vinegar (acetic acid) in
the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema)
the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema)
To perform a randomized controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of adding dilute acetic
acid to the bath twice weekly on the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score as compared
to adding dilute bleach to the bath including a control arm in which no solution is added to
the bath.
acid to the bath twice weekly on the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score as compared
to adding dilute bleach to the bath including a control arm in which no solution is added to
the bath.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Currently reside in the USA
- Ability to comply with follow up visits at 2-4 months and at 6 months
- Come to the last follow-up at 6 months in the clinic
- At least 5% Body Surface Area (BSA) affected with AD
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unclear diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
- Inability to comply with additive baths
- Inability to comply with follow-up visits
- Lack of residence in the United States
We found this trial at
2
sites
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
Principal Investigator: Megha M Tollefson, MD
Phone: 507-284-4673
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55130
Principal Investigator: Sarah S Asch, MD
Phone: 651-254-7580
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