Adverse Events from Emollient Use in Eczema: A Restricted Review of Published Data.

ABSTRACT: Atopic dermatitis/eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, and emollients are the first-line treatment. Despite their widespread use, there is uncertainty about the frequency and type of adverse events associated with different emollients. We conducted a restricted review of published data on adverse events associated with emollient use in eczema. Medline (Ovid) was searched from inception (1946) to June 2018. All types of studies, with the exception of reviews, were included. Eligibility was assessed using a two-stage screening process against inclusion and exclusion criteria. References of all included papers were screened for any additional eligible papers. Data were subsequently extracted from all eligible publications. A limited body of data were found in the published data: 2

SUBMITTER: Bhanot A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6522630 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature