Kanuka oil vs. hydrocortisone for eczema
Part of Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if a cream made from kanuka oil works better than a mild steroid cream (hydrocortisone) to treat eczema. It looks at how much the itching and skin rash improve.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 12 years or older.
- You have had eczema for more than 2 years.
- Your eczema is currently mild to moderate (a doctor will rate it from 2 to 3 on a scale).
- You have had a worst itch score of at least 5 out of 10 in the past 24 hours.
- You have not used any steroid creams or pills, or any other eczema treatments (except moisturizers) in the last 28 days.
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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