Introduction: Infantile seborrheic dermatitis (ISD) affects almost two-thirds of newborns, mostly on the scalp, and is known as cradle cap. Its physiopathology is still debated, including hyperseborrhea, proliferation ofMfurfur, and inflammation. A kerato-regulating care has been formulated with patented active ingredients to impact all the components of IDS. It contains alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) esters, butylavocadate [...]

Introduction: Sensitive skin is becoming a prominent problem among adults. To our knowledge, it has never been studied in the pediatric population, and there are no specific skin care products for hypersensitive skin in children. New face and body emollients have been conditioned under protective atmosphere, with no perfumes and no preservatives. They contain lipoaminoacid, [...]

Introduction: Sore nipples and cracked nipples are a frequent problem during for breastfeeding women. They seem to be related to inadequate positioning and suction of the newborn. The first symptom is pain. It may be followed by erythema, fissures, and desquamation, sometimes leading to surinfection and cessation of lactation. Women seek for a quick solution [...]

Introduction: Sensitive skin is becoming a prominent problem among adults. To our knowledge, it has never been studied in the pediatric population, and there are no specific skin care products for hypersensitive skin in children. New hygiene products (no-rinse gel-cream for face, body, and diaper area and cleansing foam for the body and scalp) have [...]

Objectives: During atopic dermatitis (AD), all washing products must preserve the mechanical and biologic skin barrier function, soothe the skin, and even improve other skin cares. For that purpose, a cosmetic baby product hygiene line dedicated to atopic skin has been developed. All three products are perfume and paraben free. They all contain mild vegetal […]

Objectives: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic dermatosis requiring permanent skin care. This goal can be achieved by emollients, often in conjunction with topical steroids if needed. In a previous study, an emollient containing a natural patented active ingredient (2% sunflower oleodistillate [SOD]) has demonstrated a 75% corticosteroid sparing effect (steroid class II, desonide 0.05%). […]

Introduction: Irritant, allergic contact dermatitis (ICD, ACD), and atopic dermatitis (AD), beside therapeutic prescriptions, need a specific cosmetic management with emollient, antiirritant, antimicrobial, and healing products. A new emulsion for ICD and ACD with no antiseptic, no common preservative, no perfume, and no colorant has been developed. It contains the first oligo-element triad (Cu-Zn-Mn), phytosphingosines, […]

Emollients are commonly used for their effectiveness on atopic skin, supported by a few clinical studies suggesting their potential role as corticosteroid sparing agents. We investigated the effect of a new natural emollient on corticosteroid sparing and quality of life of young atopic children and their family. Eighty-six patients (4-48 mos) with moderate atopic dermatitis […]