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Highlights
- May improve symptoms in patients with low zinc levels
- Zinc-containing cream reduced symptoms by 74% in children after 6 weeks
- Can enhance effectiveness of steroid creams
- Steroid-free option available for children
- Generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects
Zinc levels are often lower in people with atopic dermatitis, and oral zinc supplements may help improve symptoms in patients who have low zinc levels. Improvements were seen in skin condition, itching, and sleep.
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Children with atopic dermatitis had lower zinc levels in their hair compared to healthy children. When children with low zinc levels were given zinc supplements, their eczema symptoms, skin barrier function, and itching improved more than those who didn't receive supplements.
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Total Patients: 58
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Zinc supplementation successfully increased hair zinc levels |
Children with atopic dermatitis had lower zinc levels in their hair compared to healthy children. When children with low zinc levels were given zinc supplements, their eczema symptoms, skin barrier function, and itching improved more than those who didn't receive supplements.
Hair zinc levels and the efficacy of oral zinc supplementation in patients with atopic dermatitisA cream containing zinc oxide along with other ingredients (starch, glycyrretinic acid, and bisabolol) was effective in treating mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in children, reducing symptoms by 74% after 6 weeks of use. This cream is steroid-free and was well-tolerated.
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Not all studies show benefits of oral zinc supplements. One study found no improvement in eczema symptoms when children took zinc sulphate supplements for 8 weeks.
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When combined with a steroid cream (Clobetasol), adding zinc sulphate improved the treatment's effectiveness for hand eczema and reduced the chance of the condition returning after treatment.
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A combination cream containing Clobetasol and zinc sulphate was more effective in treating chronic hand eczema compared to Clobetasol alone. The combination treatment also showed lower recurrence rates of eczema after treatment.
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Total Patients: 47
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Combination cream showed significantly better improvement in all measured symptoms and lower recurrence rates compared to Clobetasol alone |
A combination cream containing Clobetasol and zinc sulphate was more effective in treating chronic hand eczema compared to Clobetasol alone. The combination treatment also showed lower recurrence rates of eczema after treatment.
The efficacy of '0.05% Clobetasol + 2.5% zinc sulphate' cream vs. '0.05% Clobetasol alone' cream in the treatment of the chronic hand eczema: a double-blind studyIs Zinc Right For Me?
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You have irritated or chafed skin
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You need protection from moisture
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You have minor skin irritation
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You have diaper rash (for babies)
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Design a plan for sustained relief with your personal care coordinator.
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Enjoy 24/7/365 access to your dedicated care team.
Ensure that you have everything you need to maintain your relief.
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Since I started doing this, the eczema on my thighs has virtually disappeared (some hyper pigmented areas remain but the skin is smooth and just slightly dry). For the first time in almost 2 years I actually have clear skin on my thighs.
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