Estudo da hidratação da pele por emulsões cosméticas para xerose e sua estabilidade por reologia

Foram desenvolvidas as emulsões NI (não-iônica) e CL (cristal líquido) e avaliados os parâmetros reológicos, assim como o efeito hidratante das emulsões NI e CL em mulheres, com faixa etária de 20 ± 2 anos e da emulsão NI em mulheres com faixa etária de 70 ± 7 anos. Os resultados demonstraram adequada estabilidade das emulsões e comportamento pseudoplástico, além de tixotropia aparente. Para a emulsão NI, foi alcançado o melhor perfil reológico com menor ponto de fluidez (13,57 ± 3,19 Pa) e maior espalhabilidade (4,99 ± 0,54 mm²/g). Não houve diferença significativa de hidratação dos produtos em mulheres com faixa etária de 20 ± 2 anos da emulsão NI e CL (16,0 ± 5,1%, 14,2 ± 5,5%). No entanto, a hidratação do grupo de mulheres com faixa etária de 70 ± 7 anos foi de 13,1 ± 5,6% para a emulsão NI. Esse resultado demonstra hidratação significativamente menor nesse grupo, quando comparada ao grupo com menor faixa etária. Dessa forma, foi comprovada para esse estudo a importância da avaliação reológica como fator de seleção entre formulações cosméticas semelhantes. Além disso, observou-se a relevância da seleção etária para a avaliação da hidratação cutânea de cosméticos.NI (nonionic) and LC (liquid crystal) emulsions were developed, and their rheological parameters were evaluated. Also, the hydrating effect of NI and LC emulsions was tested among women with 20 ± 2 years, as well as NI emulsions among women with 70 ± 7 years of age. The results showed that the emulsions were stable and they had a pseudoplastic behavior and apparent thixotropy. The data revealed the best rheological profile of the NI emulsion with the lowest pour point (13.57 ± 3.19 Pa) and the highest spreadability (4.99 ± 0.54 mm²/g). There was no significant difference in hydration between NI and LC emulsions (16.0 ± 5.1%; 14.2 ± 5.5%) among younger women. However, hydration among elderly women was of 13.1 ± 5.6% for NI emulsion, revealing that it was significantly lower in this group when compared to the younger one. These data revealed the importance of rheological evaluation as a factor of choice among similar cosmetic formulations. Age bracket selection also proved to be very important in the assessment of skin hydration by cosmetic products

Estudo clínico randomizado e aberto para avaliação de eficácia e superioridade dos medicamentos EF028 aerossol, EF028 creme e Andolba® frente ao tratamento controle e comparativo de não inferioridade entre os medicamentos EF028 aerossol, EF028 creme e Andolba® para avaliação de eficácia na redução da sintomatologia dolorosa

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a new topical drug (EF028) in two separate presentations (aerosol and cream) in a comparative way with the already registered medication, Andolba® (benzocaine, benzoxiquina chloride benzeconio, menthol) and the negative control (hygiene), in the analgesic efficacy after episiotomy wound, reducing the requirement for systemic medication. Methods: 60 patients were voluntary post normal vaginal childbirth with episiotomy, were divided into four groups to comparatively assess the action of the product EF028 (cream and aerosol), Andolba® and soap, the efficacy of decreasing painful symptoms from daily use for 2 times a day for seven days. Clinical assessments and subjective pain occurred daily until the third postoperative day and on the 7th postoperative day. Results: The results showed that the drugs promoted a reduction of painful symptoms and there was no statistically significant difference (p <0.05) between presentations of drug EF028 (cream and aerosol) and Andolba® and the three products were significantly higher (p <0.05) to the control. Conclusions: The evaluated drugs EF028 aerosol, EF028 cream and Andolba® had similar efficacy in relieving the painful symptoms of the perineal region in postoperative episiotomy can be considered as indication for postoperative episiotomies. © Copyright Moreira Jr. Editora

Estudo clínico randomizado, aberto e comparativo para avaliação de segurança, tolerabilidade e eficácia analgésica de duas diferentes apresentações de medicamento tópico na realização de curetagem dermatológica de molusco contagioso em pacientes pediátricos

Aim: This study aimed to compare the safety and analgesic efficacy of a new topical drug (in two different presentations: cream and aerosol) consisting of benzocaine, menthol and triclosan, in the curettage of molluscum contagiosum. Method: The study included 296 volunteers in different stages: 256 healthy adult volunteers for the safety evaluation, and 40 volunteers between 2 and 12 years old who presented Molluscum contagiosum, for the evaluation of tolerability and efficacy. Each volunteer represented two experimental units (left and right) where it was applied randomly the tested products (cream or aerosol) 30 minutes before the dermatological curettage, immediately after and twice a day during 7 days. Dermatological evaluations of safety and efficacy were performed immediately after the procedure, 3 and 7 days after the curettage. Results: During safety evaluation, the tested products showed no irritant, sensitizing, phototoxic or photosensitizing potential. Both presentations, cream and aerosol, were considered safe with no statistically significant differences between them. With respect to analgesic efficacy, the results showed that the medication promoted the reduction of painful symptoms and there was no statistically significant difference (p <0.05) between the two presentations. Conclusion: The tested product, in two different presentations, was considered safe and effective in controlling pain symptoms during and after the curettage of molluscum contagiosum. © Copyright Moreira Jr. Editora