Dermatology and Therapy — systematic review of topical ectoine
- Published
- Jan 2022
- How used
- Topical creams
- Who
- 6 studies, about 525 children and adults (mostly atopic dermatitis)
- Tested
- 5.5–7% ectoine creams from one manufacturer
- Compared with
- Mixed: other creams, standard care or none
- Measured
- Eczema scores, itch, dryness
Limits: Mostly small, short, open-label studies; review authored and funded by the maker's side. Cosmetic serums with lower or unstated levels are not the products studied.