Clinical efficacy of emollients in atopic dermatitis patients: long-lasting efficacy

S. Cestari, P. Correia, M. Feiges, J. Euzébio junior, G. Le Dantec, C. Le Floc’h , A.-L. Demessant-Flavigny, D. Kerob

INTRODUCTION

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that involves alteration of skin physical barrier, microbiome and immune system. It affects children and adults, with a substancial impact on quality of life (QoL). Emollients are the baseline therapy for any severity of AD with emollient « plus » being emollients with active ingredients to maintain healthy skin microbiome. The main objective was to evaluate the efficacy of an emollient « plus » containing Aqua Posae filiformis, Microresyl , LRP Thermal Spring Water, Shea Butter and Niacinamide to improve AD after 1 month and maintain the improvement for 5 additional months.