A simple 1% colloidal oatmeal regimen cut itch and improved eczema scores within days in toddlers
A small open‑label study in children aged 3-72 months tested a twice‑daily 1% colloidal oatmeal cream plus a gentle baby wash (≥3×/week) and found significant improvements in EASI, ADSI, sleep/quality‑of‑life measures, and pruritus as early as day 1, with skin‑barrier gains sustained through day 28. Twenty‑nine of 31 completed the trial; two children discontinued for rash/contact dermatitis, so vigilance for sensitivity is prudent.
For busy pediatric dermatologists, this supports a low‑risk, well‑tolerated adjunctive bathing and emollient strategy that can produce rapid symptomatic relief. Want the visit‑by‑visit effect sizes, tolerability details, and practical patient selection tips for integrating this into routine care? Read the full paper to see which pediatric patients are most likely to benefit.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2025;24(10) doi:10.36849/JDD.9095
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