Contact dermatitis

This study tests whether expired patch test allergens can still accurately diagnose allergic contact dermatitis, a common skin condition. Adults referred for patch testing will receive both expired and non-expired allergens on their skin at the same time. The researchers will com…

This study tests a new barrier cream (Dermategrity "Anti-fecal" Barrier Cream) that contains zinc oxide and a natural plant extract to protect and heal skin damaged by incontinence. Sixty adults with incontinence-associated dermatitis will receive either the new cream or a standa…

This study looks at whether a natural compound from licorice root, called glycyrrhetinic acid, can help calm irritated skin and repair the skin barrier. Researchers will apply a mild irritant to the skin of 30 healthy adults, then treat the area with a cream containing the compou…

This study looks at how often people develop allergic skin reactions to two different wound dressings used after open shoulder surgery: one made from silk protein and another from a medical glue mesh. About 350 adults having shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to one dress…