Topical application of beta glucan in diaper dermatitis
Authors:
J. Richter 1; V. Větvička 2; S. Richterová 3
Authors‘ workplace:
Zdravotní ústav se sídlem v Ústí nad Labem, Centrum imunologie a mikrobiologie Vedoucí: Ing. Eduard Ježo
1; University of Louisville, KY, USA Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Vedoucí: Eyas M. Hattab, MD, MBA
2; Vojenská zdravotní pojišťovna, pobočka Ústí nad Labem
3
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2025; 105(1): 14-16
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
Beta glucans (BG) have not only the ability to cooperate with immune system, but also numerous additional specific properties, which improve quality of the skin. BG suppress induction of antioxidative activities, reduce risk of environmental stress and subsequently act as natural and financially effective method for achieving skin homeostasis. Increasing offer of commercial BG products results in their application in both cosmetics and dermatology and other medical areas. In this study we offer results of our small-scale study using BG-containing cream in senior patients with diaper dermatitis, which might serve as proof-of-concept of BG use.
Keywords:
dermatitis – topical application – beta glucan cream
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adresa pro korespondenci:
prof. RNDr. Václav Větvička, Ph.D.
Vršovická 1525/1b, 101 00 Praha 10
e-mail: vaclav.vetvicka@gmail.com
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