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Human oral care research · n=25

Rapid and Esthetic Wound Healing in Surgery by Applying a Powdered Mixture of Mannose and Calcium Propionate.

Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025

Human topical treatment study · n=56

Nano-hydrogel embedded with quercetin and oleic acid as a new formulation in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer: A pilot study.

International wound journal · 2020

Human topical research · n=22

Apple cider vinegar soaks do not alter the skin bacterial microbiome in atopic dermatitis.

PloS one · 2021

Human research on a combination · n=24

The 24-hr, 28-day, and 7-day post-moisturizing efficacy of ceramides 1, 3, 6-II containing moisturizing cream compared with hydrophilic cream on skin dryness and barrier disruption in senile xerosis treatment.

Dermatologic therapy · 2019

Human topical research · n=2088

Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.

International journal of cosmetic science · 2018

Laboratory and human research

The effect of an amphiphilic self-assembled lipid lamellar phase on the relief of dry skin.

International journal of cosmetic science · 2012

Human topical treatment study · n=37

Evaluation of a new pressure ulcer preventive dressing containing ceramide 2 with low frictional outer layer.

Journal of advanced nursing · 2007

Human topical research · n=100

Comparing the effects of Bentonite & Calendula on the improvement of infantile diaper dermatitis: A randomized controlled trial.

The Indian journal of medical research · 2015

Human topical treatment study · n=67

[Efficacy and tolerance of Algosteril (calcium alginate) versus Jelonet (paraffin gauze) in the treatment of scalp graft donor sites in children. Results of a randomized study].

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique · 2002

Human topical research · n=20

Petrolatum prevents irritation in a human cumulative exposure model in vivo.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) · 1997

Human contact allergy research · n=18

Threshold responses in cinnamic-aldehyde-sensitive subjects: results and methodological aspects.

Contact dermatitis · 1996

Human topical research · n=53

Differences among moisturizers in affecting skin susceptibility to hexyl nicotinate, measured as time to increase skin blood flow.

Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2003

Human topical treatment study · n=41

Chloroxylenol and zinc oxide containing cream (Nels cream) vs. 5% benzoyl peroxide cream in the treatment of acne vulgaris. A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial.

Clinical and experimental dermatology · 2000

Human oral research

A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy of a freshwater marine collagen on skin wrinkles and elasticity.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2021

Human topical treatment study · n=92

Evaluation of the effect of a gel made with amniotic fluid formulation on the healing of diabetic foot ulcers: A triple-blind clinical trial.

Frontiers in public health · 2022

Human oral research

Effect of a Food for Special Medical Purposes for Muscle Recovery, Consisting of Arginine, Glutamine and Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate on Body Composition and Skin Health in Overweight and Obese Class I Sedentary Postmenopausal Women.

Nutrients · 2021

Human topical treatment study · n=200

Efficacy, acceptability and cost effectiveness of four therapeutic agents for treatment of scabies.

The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2016

Animal research

Single or Daily Application of Topical Curcumin Prevents Ultraviolet B-Induced Apoptosis in Mice.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023

Human topical research · n=34

A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis.

Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug · 2004

Human oral research · n=22

Effects of Composite Supplement Containing Collagen Peptide and Ornithine on Skin Conditions and Plasma IGF-1 Levels-A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Marine drugs · 2018

Human oral and topical research · n=70

New chitin complexes and their anti-aging activity from inside out.

The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2012

Human topical research · n=33

Randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind study on the clinical efficacy of a cream containing 5% alpha-lipoic acid related to photoageing of facial skin.

The British journal of dermatology · 2003

Human research on a combination · n=98

Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres.

Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia · 2015

Human research on a combination

A novel cream formulation containing nicotinamide 4%, arbutin 3%, bisabolol 1%, and retinaldehyde 0.05% for treatment of epidermal melasma.

Cutis · 2015

Human topical research

Clinical studies of 20% azelaic acid cream in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Comparison with vehicle and topical tretinoin.

Acta dermato-venereologica. Supplementum · 1989

Human topical research · n=41

Do urea and sodium chloride together increase the efficacy of moisturisers for atopic dermatitis Skin? A comparative, double-blind and randomised study.

Skin pharmacology and applied skin physiology · 2001

Human topical research · n=19

Fruit acids and sodium hydroxide in the food industry and their combined effect with sodium lauryl sulphate: controlled in vivo tandem irritation study.

The British journal of dermatology · 2004