Ann Dermatol.  2016 Feb;28(1):126-129. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.1.126.

Acidic Water Bathing Could Be a Safe and Effective Therapeutic Modality for Severe and Refractory Atopic Dermatitis

• Lee NR
• Lee HJ
• Yoon NY
• Kim D
• Jung M
• Choi EH

• KMID: 2429500
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.1.126

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Baths*
Dermatitis, Atopic*
Water*
Water

Figure

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  Fig. 1 The improvement in eczema area and severity index (EASI) score indicated by Δ EASI (%) in the patient group treated with acidic water bathing was not significantly different from that seen in the wet-wrap dressing group. Results are shown as the mean±standard error of the mean.

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  Fig. 2 Improvement in skin barrier function indicated by Δ TEWL (%) and Δ SCH (%) in the acidic water bathing group was comparable to that in the wet-wrap dressing group. There were no differences between the two groups in either lesion-free or lesional skin. Results are shown as the mean±standard error of the mean. TEWL: transepidermal water loss, SCH: stratum corneum hydration.

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