Clinical trial

Petrolatum's Effect on Initial Symptoms of Nonscalp Seborrheic Dermatitis and Preventing Exacerbation

Name

ME 10 0054

Description

The goal of this research is to demonstrate the use of petroleum jelly in prevention of nonscalp seborrheic dermatitis exacerbations at the first signs of a flare. In doing so, it will decrease the chronic use of topical steroids. The use of petrolatum should have favorable outcomes for patients, without the side-effects.

Trial arms

Trial start

2011-03-01

Estimated PCD

2012-02-01

Trial end

2012-03-01

Status

Terminated

Treatment

Petroleum Jelly

Every patient will be instructed to wet the affected area, blot dry, and then apply petroleum jelly to the area before bedtime. This regimen is to be followed every other night until symptoms diminish. The patient should follow-up at one week, two weeks, and four weeks after treatment begins to see the outcome.

Arms:

Petroleum Jelly

Other names:

Petrolatum, Vaseline

Size

Primary endpoint

Measuring the Effectiveness of Petroleum Jelly in Treating Nonscalp Seborrheic Dermatitis

4 weeks

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-75 years old who are patients of the Genesys East Flint Clinic and have been diagnosed with recurrent NSSD * Patients are to use the petrolatum treatment strictly for the initial symptoms of NSSD: Excessive flaking, and erythematous macules or papules * Patients who are able to attend the follow-up appointments for assessment * Patients are to have the doctor's confidence that that patient will correctly implement the treatment plan Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not in the 18-75 years of age range. * Patients who are receiving treatment for their seborrheic dermatitis (Scalp or nonscalp) elsewhere. * Patients who have not demonstrated recurrent NSSD. * Patients who are unable to commit to a follow-up appointments for assessment. * Patients who do not have the physician's confidence in implementing the studies treatment plan effectively. * Patient's who are unable/unwilling to have petrolatum on affected area for at least a 6 hour length of time.

Protocol

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Updated at

2024-05-20

1 organization

1 product

1 indication

Organization

Ascension Health

Product

Petroleum Jelly

Indication

Seborrheic Dermatitis