title: Comparative efficacy of 12% ammonium lactate lotion and 5% lactic acid lotion in the treatment of moderate to severe xerosis.
abstract: This double-blind study was designed to evaluate treatment results and time effects of 12% ammonium lactate and 5% lactic acid lotion for moderate to severe xerosis. Results showed 12% ammonium lactate lotion was significantly more effective than 5% lactic acid lotion in reducing the severity of xerosis in both the 3-week, twice-a-day treatment period and the following 3-week, no-treatment (regression) period.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors: R S
authors: RS
authors: Rogers
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Callen
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Wehr
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Krochmal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007773:Lactates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019344:Lactic Acid; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D007773:Lactates; D019344:Lactic Acid