Studies on the Efficacy and Safety of Camellia Oil Spray for Treatment of Itching in Hemodialysis Patients

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  • 透析患者のかゆみに対するツバキ油スプレーの有用性および安全性の検討

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Hemodialysis patients often suffer from intractable itching as an important complication that influences their quality of life. This study investigated the effects of a spray of 100% purified camellia oil (hereinafter, camellia oil spray) in skin itching alleviation and moisture retention in hemodialysis patients. Eighteen patients used the camellia oil spray for 4 weeks. Significant amelioration was achieved in skin drying and scratch marks compared with pre-use findings (p＜0.01). A questionnaire-based visual analogue scale evaluation demonstrated significant effects in itching alleviation and moisture retention (p＜0.01). No adverse reactions were observed in any subjects. A comprehensive evaluation of skin symptoms, global improvement ratings, adverse reactions, questionnaire-based survey results, and diary records yielded a usefulness rate of 100% (percentage of subjects with the rating “slightly useful” or higher). Judging from these findings, the camellia oil spray is a skin care agent that can be safely and effectively used against dry, itchy skin in hemodialysis patients.Skin Research, 11: 538-547, 2012

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  • Hifu no kagaku

    Hifu no kagaku 11 (6), 538-547, 2012

    Meeting of Osaka Dermatological Association/Meeting of Keiji Dermatological Association

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