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Effects of Emollient Containing Bee Venom on Atopic Dermatitis: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Base-Controlled, Multicenter Study of 136 Patients

Authors
 Chung Eui You  ;  Seok Hoon Moon  ;  Kwang Hoon Lee  ;  Kyu Han Kim  ;  Chun Wook Park  ;  Seong Joon Seo  ;  Sang Hyun Cho 
Citation
 ANNALS OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol.28(5) : 593-599, 2016 
Journal Title
ANNALS OF DERMATOLOGY
ISSN
 1013-9087 
Issue Date
2016
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, complex disease that follows a chronic relapsing course and significantly affects the quality of life of patients. Skin barrier dysfunction and inflammatory processes induce and aggravate this skin condition. Proper use of an emollient for hydration is a keystone of AD treatment. Bee venom is known to have anti-inflammatory effects and has been widely used in traditional medicine to treat various inflammatory disorders.

OBJECTIVE: To find out the beneficial effect of an emollient containing bee venom in the treatment of patients with AD.

METHODS: This study included 136 patients with AD who were randomized to receive either an emollient containing bee venom and silk-protein or a vehicle that was identical except for the bee venom for 4 weeks. The patients were instructed to apply the emollient twice daily on their entire body and not to use other medications, including topicals, during the course of the study. The eczema area and severity index (EASI) score, transepidermal water loss, and visual analogue scale (VAS) score of itching were evaluated at the first visit and after 2 and 4 weeks. The investigator global assessment was evaluated at 2 and 4 weeks after the application of emollient containing bee venom or vehicle.

RESULTS: Patients applying emollient containing bee venom showed significantly lower EASI score and VAS value compared to patients applying emollient without bee venom.

CONCLUSION: Emollient containing bee venom is a safe and effective option for patients with AD.
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DOI
10.5021/ad.2016.28.5.593
Appears in Collections:
1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Dermatology (피부과학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Lee, Kwang Hoon(이광훈)
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/152963
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