ARTICLE: Colloidal Oatmeal Part II: Atopic Dermatitis in Special Populations and Clinical Efficacy and Tolerance Beyond Eczema

October 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 10 | Supplement Individual Articles | s8 | Copyright © October 2020

Colloidal oatmeal has a diverse array of applications, clinical benefits, and uses beyond atopic dermatitis. First and foremost, it has been shown to be of benefit in the treatment of atopic dermatiti...
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ARTICLE: Colloidal Oatmeal Part I: History, Basic Science, Mechanism of Action, and Clinical Efficacy in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

October 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 10 | Supplement Individual Articles | s4 | Copyright © October 2020

Colloidal oatmeal has a long-standing history in the treatment of dermatologic disease. It is composed of various phytochemicals, which contribute to its wide-ranging function and clinical use. It has...
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FULL SUPPLEMENT: The Biological Impact of Oats: Eczema and Beyond

October 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 10 | Department | s2 | Copyright © October 2020

Effects of Colloidal Oatmeal Topical Atopic Dermatitis Cream on Skin Microbiome and Skin Barrier Properties

May 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 524 | Copyright © May 2020

Atopic dermatitis is characterized by dry, itchy, inflamed skin with a dysbiotic microbiome. In this clinical study (NCT03673059), we compared the effects of an eczema cream containing 1% colloidal oa...
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Efficacy of Topical Botanical Treatment of Children With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1038 | Copyright © October 2019

Objective: The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of the botanical combination incorporated in Kamedis Eczema Therapy Cream (the test product) for children with mild to mod...
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Validation of Botanical Treatment Efficiency for Adults and Children Suffering from Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

June 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 557 | Copyright © June 2019

Objective: The study was conducted to determine the efficiency of the botanicals combination incorporated in the Kamedis Eczema Therapy Cream (the tested product) for adults and child...
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Clinical Improvements in Very Dry Skin from a Natural Ingredient-Based Moisturizing Cream Compared With a Leading Colloidal Oatmeal Control

July 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 758 | Copyright © July 2018

The objective of this 6-week clinical study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of a natural ingredient-based moisturizing cream versus a colloidal oatmeal moisturizing cream in improving the hydrati...
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The Use of an Over-the-Counter Hand Cream With Sweet Almond Oil for the Treatment of Hand Dermatitis

January 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 78 | Copyright © January 2018

Hand dermatitis is estimated to affect greater than 15% of the general population. Childhood eczema, frequent hand washing, and occupational exposure to chemicals are predisposing factors. Hand dermat...
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A 1% Colloidal Oatmeal Cream Alone is Effective in Reducing Symptoms of Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: Results from Two Clinical Studies

July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 671 | Copyright © July 2017

BACKGROUND: The epidermal barrier in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) is deficient in ceramides and cathelicidins. Such epidermal defects may be a trigger for AD, thereby encouraging research t...
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Development of a Clinical Pathway for Atopic Dermatitis Patients: A Case-Based Approach

December 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1485 | Copyright © December 2016

BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic skin condition, associated with significant patient morbidity. There are a myriad of excellent evidenced based guidelines to guide clinicians by ...
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Efficacy of a Hand Regimen in Skin Barrier Protection in Individuals With Occupational Irritant Contact Dermatitis

November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 81 | Copyright © November 2016

BACKGROUND: Occupational irritant contact dermatitis (OICD) is a dif cult and hard to manage condition. It occurs more frequently in certain occupations where contact with harsh chemicals, use of alco...
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Efficacy of a Moisturizing Foam in Skin Barrier Regeneration and Itch Relief in Subjects Prone to Atopic Dermatitis

November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 77 | Copyright © November 2016

INTRODUCTION: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by impaired epidermal barrier with increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Scratching further compromises skin integrity, contributing to a cy...
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Exogenous Factors in Skin Barrier Repair

November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1289 | Copyright © November 2016

The stratum corneum (SC) is the skin’s outermost layer and serves the primary function of acting as a shield to keep foreign matter out and to essential elements, such as moisture and water, in. Mai...
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Bensal HP Attenuates the Inflammatory Response in Hair Shaving Associated Dermatitis

July 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 836 | Copyright © July 2016

Shaving is an ubiquitous practice, and cutaneous irritation and inflammation are common sequelae, which may be worsened by underlying skin conditions or poor hair removal techniques. Moisturizing shav...
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Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena Sativa) Improves Skin Barrier Through Multi-Therapy Activity

June 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 684 | Copyright © June 2016

Oats (Avena sativa) are a centuries-old topical treatment for a variety of skin barrier conditions, including dry skin, skin rashes, and eczema; however, few studies have investigated the actual mecha...
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Steroid-Free Over-the-Counter Eczema Skin Care Formulations Reduce Risk of Flare, Prolong Time to Flare, and Reduce Eczema Symptoms in Pediatric Subjects With Atopic Dermatitis

May 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 478 | Copyright © May 2015

INTRODUCTION: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin condition associated with decreased barrier function resulting in periodic flare-ups of erythematous and pruritic lesions. Guidelines recommend d...
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Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena sativa) Contribute to the Effectiveness of Oats in Treatment of Itch Associated With Dry, Irritated Skin

January 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 43 | Copyright © January 2015

BACKGROUND: Oat (Avena sativa) in colloidal form is a centuries-old topical treatment for a variety of skin conditions, including skin rashes, erythema, burns, itch, and Read More

A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Active Moisturizing Lotion With Colloidal Oatmeal Skin Protectant Versus Its Vehicle for the Relief of Xerosis

October 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1265 | Copyright © October 2014

Xerosis is a common skin condition, occurring most often in the winter and in low relative humidity, which results in loss of moisture, cracking, and desquamation. Many emollient creams and lotions ar...
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Colloidal Oatmeal Formulations and the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

October 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1180 | Copyright © October 2014

Colloidal oatmeal suspensions are currently available in bath soaps, shampoos, shaving gels, and moisturizing creams, and several studies have been conducted that demonstrate the efficacy and safety o...
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Cosmetic Benefits of Natural Ingredients

September 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1021 | Copyright © September 2014

Photoaging is a leading concern for patients and many of these patients will express a desire to utilize natural ingredients as treatment. Mushrooms, feverfew, green tea, licorice, olive oil, soy, an...
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