The Effect of Powders and Moisturizers on SLS Irritated, Intertriginous Skin

Hong, Dong Kyun; Kim, Yu Jin; Im, Myung; Lee, Young; Kim, Chang Deok; Lee, Jeung Hoon; Seo, Young Joon

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Intertrigo is a form of contact dermatitis of skin folds of the body, for which a large variety of topical medications may be recommended. Application of a suitable barrier preparation is the cornerstone for the prevention and treatment for the intertrigo.
OBJECTIVE
There is a notable absence of controlled trials to support and guide the use of barrier preparations for intertrigo.
METHODS
We evaluated the effect of powders and moisturizers with non-invasive measuring methods on irritated skin reactions induced by sodium lauryl sulphate in the sintertriginous skin of 21 healthy volunteers. After skin irritation for 24 hours with patch test of 1% sodium lauryl sulphate on both axilla, we applied a powder and a moisturizer respectively. Evaluation was done at 2 weeks by transepidermal water loss, electrical capacitance.
RESULTS
TEWL values of the moisturizer treated side were significantly lower than that of the powder treated side. Water holding capacity values of the moisturizer treated side were significantly higher than that of the powder treated side.
CONCLUSION
These results suggest that topical application of a moisturizer might improve the disruption of permeability barrier function of intertrigo. We suggest this experimental model for further barrier preparation efficacy testing of intertrigo.