Publications by authors named "Zoe Wilkins"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness and acceptability of four commonly used emollients (lotion, cream, gel, ointment) for treating childhood eczema, highlighting the need for clearer options due to previous inconsistencies.
- Conducted in primary care settings in England, the study enrolled 550 children aged 6 months to 12 years with mild eczema, using a randomised clinical trial design and collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.
- The main outcome focused on evaluating changes in eczema severity over 16 weeks, with secondary measures including quality of life assessments and family impact, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of treatment effects.
Background: To our knowledge, there are no trials comparing emollients commonly used for childhood eczema. We aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness and safety of the four main emollient types: lotions, creams, gels, and ointments.
Methods: We did a pragmatic, individually randomised, parallel group, phase 4 superiority trial in 77 general practice surgeries in England.