Characterization of female intimate hygiene practices and vulvar health: A randomized double-blind controlled trial
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2020
Citazione:
Characterization of female intimate hygiene practices and vulvar health: A randomized double-blind controlled trial / F. Murina, C. Caimi, R. Felice, S. Di Francesco, I. Cetin. - In: JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY. - ISSN 1473-2130. - 19:10(2020 Oct 01), pp. 2721-2726. [10.1111/jocd.13402]
Abstract:
Background: Inappropriate feminine hygiene practices are related to vulvar unpleasant symptoms (such as skin changes, lesions, burning, pruritus, fissures, and dyspareunia). Aims: We assessed the daily use effects of intimate cleansers on vulvar skin by comparing two specific products for intimate care: Saugella Hydraserum (SIS), based on natural extracts, and a standard product based on lactic acid, such as Lactacyd Feminine Hygiene (LTC). Forty healthy women were enrolled in this double-blind controlled study. Methods: After randomization, the cleansers were used twice daily for 30 days. The hydration level was determined using the Corneometer® CM 825, the pH using the Skin-pH-Meter PH 905® and the sebum level using the Sebumeter SM815®. Measurements were performed at baseline and on day 30 on the labia majora and labia minora. Results: Both cleansers showed a reduction in the hydration level, but this was much less evident in the SIS group (−6.3% SIS vs −23,7% LTC). The pH values of the SIS group were lower than those of the LTC group, especially on the labia minora (5.27 ± 0.08 and 5.6 ± 0.1, respectively, P =.025). The sebum increased in both groups, but in the LTC group, it was higher on the labia majora (+96.2% vs +46.8%, respectively, P =.003), while on the labia minora, it was higher in the SIS group (+24.7% vs +17.1%, respectively P = NS). Conclusions: Both cleansers tested showed high performance for safety and tolerability on vulvar skin, but SIS showed better efficacy than LTC on some parameters.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
female intimate hygiene; intimate washes/cleansing products; vulva; vulvar dermatosis; vulvar diseases
Elenco autori:
F. Murina, C. Caimi, R. Felice, S. Di Francesco, I. Cetin
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