Compatibility of a Mild, Moisturizing Hand Cleanser for Patients With Mild to Moderate Hand Dermatitis

Wake Forest University (WFU)

Status

Completed

Conditions

Hand Dermatosis

Treatments

Other: Mild, moisturizing hand cleanser

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT00843466

IRB00002004

31963

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to find out if the use of a hand cleanser that adds moisture to the skin will help improve skin rashes caused by frequent hand washing (hand dermatitis).

Full description

The objective of this protocol is to evaluate compatibility and potential benefits of daily use of a marketed mild, moisturizing hand cleanser for subjects/patients who experience mild to moderate hand dermatitis induced by frequent cleansing.

Enrollment

46 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 65 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Between 18 and 65 years of age
In general good health
Hands free of cuts and abrasions
Agree to adhere to the requirements listed in the informed consent
Willing and able to use a mild, moisturizing, non-antibacterial cleanser for all hand washing purposes for the duration of the test period
Willing to refrain from participating in any other clinical research trial for the duration of the study

Exclusion criteria

Documented allergies to study product components, soaps, latex, or fragrances
History of the following conditions which may affect the response of the skin or the interpretation of the results: insulin dependent diabetes, or peripheral vascular diseases
Participating in a concurrent clinical study involving treatment of your hands
Currently using a prescription medication for hand dermatitis