Evaluating the effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic effects of a multipurpose healing cream powered by microbiome effect in individuals with inflammatory skin conditions | ||
| International Journal of Health Sciences (Egypt) | ||
| Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2025, Pages 22-31 PDF (954.61 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijhegy.2025.347243.1053 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Nader Nasr Nazmy* 1; Marwa Kamel2; Abeer Attia2; Eman Kamal Youssef3; Dina ElSaady2; hany shehtaha4; Esraa Elsayed Elhawary5; Howaida El Tewsiy3; Marwa Ahmed El-Samongy5; Mohamed Abdelshakour6; Rony ElMakhzangy7; Asmaa Ragheb8; Shahenda Ahmed Ramez8; Aml Khairy9; Shady El Mostafa10; Reem Nouman10; Mariam Abd ElRahman9 | ||
| 1Department of Dermatology and Laser, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt | ||
| 2Department of Dermatology and Laser, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt | ||
| 3Department of Dermatology and Laser, Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University, Egypt | ||
| 4Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt. | ||
| 5Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt | ||
| 6Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt | ||
| 7Department of Family Health, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 8Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt | ||
| 9Department of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt | ||
| 10Department of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: The skin microbiome protects against pathogens and supports immunity. Dysbiosis can cause skin conditions; La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, rich in prebiotics, help restore balance and reduce inflammation. This study evaluated the effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic effects of a multipurpose healing cream with microbiome effect in inflammatory skin conditions. Methods: We conducted an observational survey of 212 Egyptian patients using dermocosmetic (DC) multipurpose healing cream as part of their standard care Assessments occurred at initial and follow-up visits from 2-4 weeks. Data on clinical signs, symptoms, effectiveness, cosmetic features, and satisfaction were collected via expert-validated surveys. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27. We performed descriptive and comparative analyses using different tests depending on the variable characteristics. Results: Participants (median age 28; 84.9% female) primarily had skin phototypes II to VI, with phototype III being most common (48.6%). Lesions were mostly 3-10 cm (46.2%) or larger than 10 cm (40.6%), primarily on the face (55.7%). Significant improvement was noted in erythema, desquamation, pigmentation, cracks, and edema (P-value = 0.0001). Symptoms like tightness, pain, burning, and tingling significantly improved. Additionally, 97.6% of patients reported satisfaction with the cream’s soothing effects, and it was favorably rated for texture, application ease, and suitability across skin types. Conclusions: The DC multipurpose healing cream significantly improves clinical presentation, and cosmetic satisfaction in individuals with various skin conditions. Further research is recommended to validate these results and explore the effectiveness in combination with other treatments. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Dermocosmetic; multipurpose healing cream; inflammatory skin conditions; skin microbiome; thermal spring water | ||
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