Topical Ectoin Versus Topical Dex…Double-Blind Study.

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Topical Ectoin Versus Topical Dexpanthenol for Managing Acute Radiodermatitis Associated With Breast Cancer Radiotherapy: A Randomized Double-Blind Study.

Nagwa E Abd Elazim, Sara M Awad, Maha S El-Naggar, Rania H Mohamed

Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug · 2023

Findings

In a head-to-head test of 50 breast cancer patients, ectoin 7% cream performed better than dexpanthenol 5% cream at preventing radiation burn severity. Ectoin users experienced noticeably less pain and itching by week 2, and reported better quality of life overall. Both creams successfully prevented the worst cases of radiation damage, but ectoin came out ahead.

Design

Randomized Controlled Trial

Sample

n=25

Evidence

Strong

Journal

Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug

Ingredients studied

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