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In elderly patients with xerosis, the use of Ceramide-containing cream and cleanser was associated with improvement in skin dryness, quality of life, and overall satisfaction.
A study illustrated that skin dryness, quality of life metrics, and overall satisfaction were improved by an easy-to-use, Ceramide-containing skincare routine in people suffering from xerosis. In this study, Federica Filippi et al. sought to determine the effects of a moisturising cleanser and body cream containing ceramides on the skin quality and the patient's quality of life.
Thirty men and women (≥70 years of age) who had signs of xerosis or desquamation on their body, as well as those who had a systemic illness or were using a chronic medication known to cause the side effect of xerosis were recruited. The test cream was used twice daily, while the test cleanser was used at least once a day. Clinical scoring and patient self-evaluation of quality of life (4-point scale), and patient self-evaluation of dryness (5-point scale) were done at baseline and after 28 days (D28).
Overall, ≥90% of patients had impacted legs and feet when they first showed signs of xerosis and discomfort because of dryness. Desquamation/roughness (-82%), discomfort because of dryness (-93%), and fissures (-97%) had lower mean clinical severity scores at D28. For all metrics, patient self-evaluation scores showed a comparable improvement. Patient quality of life remarkably improved.
Notably, ≥90% did not feel that their illness interferes with their everyday tasks or leisure/social activities, and 77% no longer felt humiliated about their condition. Hence, Ceramide-containing skincare regimen yields beneficial outcomes in xerosis-affected people. The overall satisfaction of elderly patients with the outcomes was high.
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
33125 Improving quality of life for elderly patients with xerosis with an easy-to-use, Ceramide-containing skincare routine
Federica Filippi et al.
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