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JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT
Volume 27, Issue 5, Pages 461-466Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.3109/09546634.2015.1136384
Keywords
Doublebase Dayleve gel; Diprobase cream; PVP; hydration; emollients; comparison
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- Dermal Laboratories Ltd, Hitchin, UK
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the moisturising efficacy and acceptability of physical characteristics of two commonly prescribed emollients licenced in the UK, Doublebase Dayleve gel (DELP) and Diprobase cream (DIPC). Methods: The study was a double-blind, concurrent bi-lateral comparison in female eczema subjects with dry skin. Results: In Part 1, comparing the area under the curve (AUC) change from baseline corneometer readings over 24 h following single applications of the emollients to the volar forearms of 34 subjects, the AUC for DELP was more than three times that seen for DIPC (p<0.0001). In Part 2, comparing the same outcome measured over 5 days of twice daily applications to the lower legs in 36 subjects, the AUC for DELP was approximately five times that for DIPC (p<0.0001). 69% of subjects Like Slightly or Like Strongly DELP compared to 33% for DIPC (p=0.025). 72% indicated they would use DELP again compared to 33% for DIPC (p=0.033). 75% of subjects preferred DELP, 17% preferred DIPC and 8% expressed no preference (p=0.0004).
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