Assessment of the Influence Systemic Cryotherapy Exerts on Chosen Skin Scores of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Kepinska-Szyszkowska, Magdalena
Misiorek, Anna
Kapinska-Mrowiecka, Monika
Tabak, Jan
Malina, Karolina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-09-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
One of the most important tasks in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) is alleviation of racking skin dryness and persistent pruritus, because these factors exert a significant influence on worsening patients’ quality of life.
Cryotherapy being a new form of rehabilitation in AD may supplement and support a long-term process of AD treatment, because it has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects and exerts a positive influence on the nervous system.
Methods.
14 adults (mean age 32±10.8) with mild to moderate AD were enrolled.
WBC (15 treatments in total) took place in winter 2018/2019.
Patient skin parameters (hydration of the epidermis, sebum level, and skin pH level) were measured with probes produced by Courage + Khazaka Electronic GmbH.
Results.
Changes were observed in the hydration level of the epidermis.
The SCORAD index evaluating the AD intensity level also changed (decreased).
Conclusion.
Due to these properties, hypothesis has been put forward that WBC can be an effective, supporting method in the treatment of AD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kepinska-Szyszkowska, Magdalena& Misiorek, Anna& Kapinska-Mrowiecka, Monika& Tabak, Jan& Malina, Karolina. 2020. Assessment of the Influence Systemic Cryotherapy Exerts on Chosen Skin Scores of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Pilot Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134630
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kepinska-Szyszkowska, Magdalena…[et al.]. Assessment of the Influence Systemic Cryotherapy Exerts on Chosen Skin Scores of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Pilot Study. BioMed Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134630
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kepinska-Szyszkowska, Magdalena& Misiorek, Anna& Kapinska-Mrowiecka, Monika& Tabak, Jan& Malina, Karolina. Assessment of the Influence Systemic Cryotherapy Exerts on Chosen Skin Scores of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Pilot Study. BioMed Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134630
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1134630