Sensitive Skin Management in Children up to 7 Years Old

Aim. To assess the effectiveness of skin cosmetics in skin restoration (decrease in dryness, irritation, itching) in children up to 7 years

Design. An observative open clinical noncomparative study.

Materials and methods. The study enrolled 50 children: 30 children with sensitive skin and 20 participants with head cradle caps. The study included 2 visits in the office. During the examination, the doctor assessed the severity of dryness and itching in children with sensitive skin, and the severity of dryness, itching and flaking of the scalp in children with cradle cap. The values varied 0 to 10 points. The duration of the study was 28 ± 3 days.

Results. Within usage of the cosmetics, there was no negative effect on the skin. No patients require external anti-inflammatory treatments. Within washing, there was no lacrimation, conjunctiva irritation. Day 3–5 decreased dryness of the sensitive skin approximately twice, light itching was present only in 1 participant. At the end of the study, minimal skin dryness was observed in only 2 patients. On Day 3–5 of shampoo usage, the cradle cap group has had no complaints of itching and head skin dryness has significantly reduced. At the end of the study, the dryness, itching and squamous elements median values in all the patients was significantly lower.

Conclusion. Regarding skin peculiarities in children up to 7 years old, it is quite important to find appropriate variants (ingredients and formulas) of skin management because without risk factors and taking into account hygiene rules increased sensitivity to the environment may be decreased leading to lower risk of irritation and skin conditions. Cosmetic components might positively influence skin moistening and maintain optimal barrier function.

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