Parental knowledge of moisturizers and their application to infants with eczema in Hangzhou, China

Abstract

Parental knowledge regarding the role of moisturizers in restoring the skin barrier, as well as regular and long-term use of moisturizers, is critical in the treatment of infantile eczema and the prevention of relapse. The parents of children with eczema were enrolled in this study. Their knowledge of the role, use, and effect of moisturizers on their children, as well as their concerns regarding moisturizers were surveyed. A total of 350 parents were enrolled in this study. Two hundred fifty-two parents (72%) knew that eczema requires moisturizers to restore the skin barrier. Among these 252 parents, 175 parents (50.0%) knew that moisturizers can restore the skin barrier. Only 27 parents (27/175, 15.4%) of them knew that moisturizers can improve eczema. Overall, 69.4% used moisturizers; of these, 75.3% used only moisturizers on the face, 87.2% on dry areas of face and other body parts, and only 6.6% on the entire body. Furthermore, 13.2% used topical moisturizers in the long-term; 62.6% used moisturizers 1 to 2 times per day, while 5.4% used moisturizers once every few days. A total of 80.7% discontinued moisturizers immediately after improvement in dryness, and 75.3% reported skin dryness despite moisturizer usage. Among parents of children who used moisturizers, 16.5% were worried about the side effects of moisturizers. Despite a fair level of knowledge about moisturizers, parents of children with eczema are using them inadequately. Pediatrician should be more patient to educate parents the information on the importance of moisturizers for the improvement of eczema and prevention of recurrence.

Efficacy and In-Use Tolerance of Venusia Baby Moisturizer for Skin Hydration in Babies With Dry and/or Normal Skin

“…Utilizing a moisturizer also makes the skin's surface smoother, thereby resolving dry skin issues [ 11 , 12 ]. Therefore, regardless of the existence of dermatitis and/or dry skin, moisturizers should be given regularly and consistently to children with eczema, with application to the entire body [ 6 ].…”

“…Only 7.4% of parents were aware that moisturizers might lessen skin sensitivity, while 8.6% were aware that they could lessen persistent repeated episodes. These findings show that many parents lacked an awareness of the role of moisturizers in the management and prevention of eczema, which may cause them to overlook the importance of moisturizers [ 6 ].…”

“…Therefore, repairing damaged skin barriers has become crucial in both preventing the development of eczema and in the management of eczema. Moisturizing leads to reduced itching, improves the skin's barrier function, minimizes the need for topical corticosteroids, and reduces the frequency of flare-ups during treatment for eczema [ 6 ].…”

“…Physicians should educate parents regarding the importance and necessity of moisturizer usage in the management and prevention of eczema. Physicians need to emphasize the role of moisturizers in lessening eczema flare-ups, reducing the need for topical corticosteroids, shortening treatment duration, and decreasing the frequency of flare-ups [ 6 ]. Skin hygiene with a liberal application of emollients is an important topic of education for parents.…”

Structure of Waste Hemp Stalks and Their Sound Absorbing Properties

“…An X-ray diffractometer with a Cu target, a tube current of 30 mA, a tube voltage of 40 kV, and a 2θ value range of 0-40 • was used to obtain X-ray diffraction (XRD) data of the hemp stalks [17]. The peak intensity method was used to analyze the XRD data and calculate the crystallinity of the hemp stalk [18], as shown in Formula.…”