Improvement in the quality of life of patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and xerosis using a skincare routine containing skin-identical ceramides

C. Abbad-Jaime de Aragón, E. Berna Rico, L. Prieto Cabezas, M. Abarquero-Cerezo and Á. González Cantero

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (AD) and xerosis are common, chronic, inflammatory skin diseases associated with poor health-related quality of life. They are characterized by symptoms such as itching, erythema and thickening of the skin, which can lead to sleep disturbances and have an impact on mental health. These conditions are associated with impaired skin barrier function including a decrease in water content and stratum corneum lipid components such as ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids. The use of a daily skin care routine with skin-identical ceramides (EOP, NP and AP) that restores the skin barrier may help reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life for people with psoriasis, AD and xerosis.

Objective: Evaluate the benefit of incorporating a ceramide-containing (EOP, NP, AP) skincare routine in the treatment plan of patients with mild to moderate AD, chronic plaque psoriasis and xerosis.