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JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS & HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS Vol. 30, no. 2 (S3), 55-63 (2016)

INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF DR MICHAELS®

(also branded as ECZITINEX® and ITCHINEX ECZITINEX®) TOPICAL PRODUCTS IN
THE TREATMENT OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN

K. FRANÇA1,14, J. HERCOGOVẤ2,3, M. FIORANELLI4, S. GIANFALDONI5,

A.A. CHOKOEVA6,7, G. TCHERNEV8, U. WOLLINA9, M. TIRANT10, P. BAYER10,
M. COBURN10, M. SMITH10, B. DONNELLY10, T. KENNEDY10, J. GAIBOR10,
M. ARORA10, L. CLEWS10, F. NOVOTNY11, M.G. ROCCIA12, G.K. MAXIMOV13
and T. LOTTI15

1
Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Institute
for Bioethics & Health Policy, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA; 22nd Medical
Faculty, Charles University, Bulovka Hospital, 3Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague,
Czech Republic; 4Department of Nuclear Physics, Sub-nuclear and Radiation, G. Marconi University, Rome,
Italy; 5Dermatological Department University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy; 6”Onkoderma”-Policlinic for dermatology
and dermatologic surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria; 7Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University
of Plovdiv, Medical faculty, Plovdiv, Bulgaria; 8Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior (MVR), Department
of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria; 9Department of Dermatology and
Allergology, Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Dresden, Germany; 10Psoriasis & Skin
Clinic, Melbourne, Australia; 11PRO SANUM Ltd, Sanatorium of Prof. Novotný, Štěpánská Prague 1, Czech
Republic; 12University B.I.S. Group of Institutions, Punjab Technical University, Punjab, India; 13Department
“Medicinal Information and Non-interventional studies”, Bulgarian Drug Agency, Sofia, Bulgaria; 14Centro
Studi per la Ricerca Multidisciplinare e Rigenerativa, Università Degli Studi “G. Marconi”, Rome, Italy;
15
Chair of Dermatology, University of Rome “G. Marconi” Rome , Italy

Atopic eczema is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder, characterized clinically by intensely pruritic
eczematous skin lesions and a defective epidermal barrier. It affects more than 15% of children and up to 10% of adults,
which makes the disease a social health problem still without a challenging treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate
the efficacy and tolerability of Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex®) topical product family in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in
children. We studied a group of 30 patients (17 female, 13 male), aged 5 to 13 (mean age: 9), affected by atopic dermatitis
since they were newborn. All patients had been unsuccessfully treated with conventional anti-inflammatory therapies
and ceased treatment 2 weeks before commencing research. The patients were treated with Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex®
and Itchinex®) product family including a moisturising bar, topical ointment and PSC 900 oral herbal formulation. The
treatment was evaluated clinically and photographically at 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 weeks. Twenty-eight patients
showed a significant improvement of cutaneous rashes and pruritus on the first week of treatment, with a complete
remission at 10-12 weeks. Only two patients, brother and sister respectively, showed a slow response to treatment and
reported an increasing itching. Following 14 weeks of treatment with the Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex® and Itchinex®)
product family, patients demonstrated complete resolution of their AD. All patients showed a marked improvement in
their condition within 3 days of treatment with most of the lesions and symptoms totally resolved within 10 to 12 weeks
of treatment with Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) family of products. This clinical report highlights that the Dr
Michaels® (Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) product family is a safe and effective treatment option for AD.

Key words: atopic dermatitis, moisturizing bar, topical ointment, oral herbal formulation, Eczema Area and Severity
Index, efficacy, tolerability
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56 (S3) K. FRANÇA ET AL.
Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis
(AD), is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin
disorder, characterized clinically by intensely
pruritic eczematous skin lesions (1) and a defective
epidermal barrier (1). The severe pruritus of
AD is mediated by hyperreactivity to various
environmental and endogenous stimuli such as food
and inhalant allergens, irritants, changes in physical
environment (including pollution, humidity, etc.),
microbial infection and stress (1). AD is a common
skin disease, affecting more than 15% of children
and 2-10% of adults in industrialised countries
(2). Allergic diseases, including asthma, food and
rhinitis, are also common in AD patients (2).
AD is often associated with both a compromised
skin barrier function and a defect in the innate immunity
of the skin (2). However, it is more common in early
childhood (3), where constant scratching of the area
results in red, scaly and cracked presentation of the
skin with the potential for secondary infection (4). In
chronic eczema, lichenification of the epidermis is
often observed, characterized by hyperkeratosis and
an accentuation of skin lines especially in the region
of the antecubital fossa, popliteal fossa and nape.
Parakeratosis with exudate inclusions (serum crusts)
may also be observed.
Recent studies indicate that defects in epidermal
barrier function contribute greatly to triggering and
exacerbation of skin inflammation in AD. In patients
with AD, the skin is characterized by increased
transepidermal water loss, and a defect in terminal
keratinocyte differentiation, which leads to reduced
levels of ceramides, filaggrin and antimicrobial
peptides. Concomitantly, an increase in protease
activity and pro-inflammatory cytokine release is
observed, which results from increased endogenous
keratinocyte and mast cell derived proteases that
are released in atopic skin, as well as exogenous
proteases from environmental allergens, such as dust
mites, or Staphylococcus aureus resulting in skin
barrier breakdown (3).
The pathogenesis of AD appears to be
multifactorial, involving skin barrier defects most
likely associated with increased interleukin IL-4 and
IL-13 expression (5). In addition, innate immunity
involving Toll-like receptors (TLRs), IL-33, IL-
25, and innate lymphoid cells are also suggested to
play a role in the pathogenesis of AD (5), where a
defect in these microbial sensing receptors increases
the risk of developing AD (6-8). Histologically,
atopic dermatitis is characterised by spongiosis or
intercellular oedema, fluid accumulation within
intraepidermal vesicles, infiltration of lymphocytes.
Note that parakeratosis generally forms above areas
of spongiosis. Dermal changes include oedema
to varying degrees and a superficial perivascular
infiltrate with lymphocytes, histiocytes and
occasional neutrophils and eosinophils (9). The main
aim of therapy for atopic dermatitis is to restore the
function of the epidermal barrier in order to reduce skin
inflammation and pruritus (10). T r a d i t i o n a l /
conventional topical treatment options for atopic
dermatitis include over the counter skin emollients
through to corticosteroids, immunomodulators,
calcineurin inhibitors and phototherapy. Systemic
medications include methotrexate, cyclosporine,
corticosteroids, azathioprine, interferon-γ and
mycophenolate mofetil (11), however, it is important
to note that these systemic medications are not
officially approved for their use in AD and treatment
with these agents is considered “off-label” (11).
Furthermore, systemic corticosteroids, although
effective as an immunosuppressive treatment for
severe AD, have associated side effects which
limit their long-term use. Antibiotics may also be
prescribed for coverage of secondary infections.
The need for new and effective treatment options
for atopic dermatitis with a limited side-effect profile
is warranted, particularly for difficult-to-treat cases,
such as cases demonstrating incomplete remission,
children, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Thus,
herbal therapies are a plausible option.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy
and tolerability of Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex® and
Itchinex®) product family in the treatment of atopic
dermatitis in children.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The clinical study was conducted in 30 patients (17
female, 13 male), aged 5 to 13 years-of-age (mean age: 9),
affected by atopic dermatitis since they were newborn. All
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patients had been unsuccessfully treated with conventional
anti-inflammatory therapies.
The clinical features were classic. All the subjects
presented a xerotic and itchy skin and rashes in the
antecubital and popliteal fossae. Eighteen of them also had
an axillae inflammation, of which 9 on the face and neck.
The study period was 14 weeks with assessment at
0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 weeks. Patients discontinued
all forms of treatment 2 weeks before the trial. We used
Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores for the
assessment (12). Patient improvement was determined
by the percentage reduction of the EASI scores and
photographic analysis. Side effects and tolerability were
also evaluated.
EASI score
An EASI score is a tool used to measure the extent
(area) and severity of atopic eczema. EASI score does
not include a grade for dryness or scaling. EASI includes
assessment of the following features:
Body regions
There are four body regions:
• Head and neck
• Trunk (including genital area)
• Upper limbs
• Lower limbs (including buttocks)
Area score
Area score is recorded for each of the four regions of
Table I. Area score.
Area score Percentage of skin affected by eczema in each region
0 0: no eczema in this region
1 1-9%
2 10-29%
3 30-49%
4 50-69%
5 70-89%
6 90-100%: the entire region is affected by eczema
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the body. The area score is the percentage of skin affected
by eczema (as shown in Table I).
Severity score
Severity score is recorded for each of the four regions
of the body. The severity score is the sum of the intensity
scores for four signs. The four signs are:
• Redness (erythema, inflammation)
• Thickness (induration, papulation, swelling-
acute eczema)
• Scratching (excoriation)
• Lichenification (lined skin, prurigo nodules-
chronic eczema).
The average intensity of each sign in each body
region is assessed as none (0), mild (1), moderate (2)
and severe (3) (as shown in Table II)..
The 16 images were chosen as typical examples of
different intensities of each sign (as shown in Table III).
Tested Products
Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) product family
includes:
• Moisturising bar: Used for its cleansing and soothing
properties. Cleansing removes unwanted dirt, soil,
and bacteria from skin and also removes endogenous
dirt (crusts, scales etc.), preparing the permeability of
the skin barrier to better absorb subsequently applied
topical medication. The ingredients in the moisturising
bar include tocopheryl acetate, and various essential
oils (lavender oil, evening primrose oil). These
58 (S3) K. FRANÇA ET AL.
Table II. Severity score.
Score Intensity of redness, thickness/swelling, scratching, lichenification
0 None, absent
1 Mild
2 Moderate
3 Severe
ingredients are known to have anti-pruritic properties
and form a moisturising foamy lather when combined
with water. Many of the ingredients are classified
as skin conditioning and emollients. Dr Michaels®
(Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) Moisturising Bar is gentle
enough to use on the entire body including the most
sensitive skin.
• Topical ointment: an anti-inflammatory that provides
barrier repair while restoring skin lipid imbalances.
The ointment contains a synergistic blend including
zinc oxide, castor oil, emu oil in a petroleum jelly,
glycerine base. Zinc is required for collagen and
protein synthesis as low levels of zinc are associated
with impaired wound healing. Zinc is also required
for cellular growth and replication and may assist in
wound healing by reducing free radical activity and
inhibiting bacterial growth. Zinc serves as a cofactor
in numerous transcription factors and enzyme systems
including zinc-dependent matrix metalloproteinases
(MMP) that augment autodebridement and keratinocyte
migration during wound repair. Zinc confers resistance
to epithelial apoptosis through stabilizing cellular
membranes, cytoprotection against reactive oxygen
species and bacterial toxins through anti-oxidant
activity of the cysteine-rich metallothioneins (MT) and
superoxide dismutase (13). The constituent ingredients
of this carefully blended formula, addresses the
different factors that contribute to dry skin and restores
epidermal differentiation. The essential oils and herbal
extracts in topical ointment not only addresses the
different factors that contribute to dry skin but also
restores epidermal differentiation by restoring the lipid
lamellae, improve skin hydration, skin elasticity and
prevent itching.
• Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) PSC
900 (2ml/ twice daily): a zinc and folic acid based
supplement which facilitates the improvement and
maintenance of general wellbeing and contains
zinc, pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6), folic acid and
ferrous gluconate. It facilitates the improvement and
maintenance of general wellbeing, the symptomatic
relief and management of dry skin and is necessary for
the production and maintenance of new cells and DNA
and RNA synthesis.
The patients were prescribed the Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex®
and Itchinex®) product family including a moisturising bar,
topical ointment and oral herbal formulation - PSC 900. The
treatment was evaluated clinically and photographically at 0,
2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks.
RESULTS
Twenty-eight patients showed a significant
improvement of cutaneous rashes and pruritus by the
first week of treatment. Two patients worsened and
discontinued treatment.
Before the application of Dr Michaels®
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(S3) 59

Table III.images
The 16 Intensitybelow
score. were chosen as typical examples of different intensities of each sign.

Intensity None Mild Moderate Severe

Redness

Score 0 Score 1 Score 2 Score 3

Thickness/
swelling

Score 0 Score 1 Score 2 Score 3

Scratching

Score 0 Score 1 Score 2 Score 3

Lichenification/
prurigo

Score 0 Score 1 Score 2 Score 3

Tested Products
(Eczitinex ®
and Itchinex®) product family, the mean discontinued swimming. After a further 6 weeks of
EASI scores ® ® ®
Dr Michaels (Eczitinex and Itchinex ) product
was 6.9+/-2.2 SD. After 12 weeks of family
treatment with the Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex® and
includes:
application
• of Dr Michaels
Moisturising bar:product family,
Used for the mean andItchinex
its cleansing soothing
®
) product family,
properties. the majority
Cleansing of the lesions
removes
EASI scores was 1.2+/-1.4 SD, which is equivalent had resolved. We present
unwanted dirt, soil, and bacteria from skin and also removes endogenous dirt (crusts, scales 6 cases below:
to an EASI score reduction of 82%. Seventy-two%
etc.), preparing the permeability of the skin barrier to better absorb subsequently applied
of the patients achieved total resolution after 10-12 DISCUSSION
topical medication. The ingredients in the moisturising bar include tocopheryl acetate, and
weeks of treatment.
various
Only twoessential
patients,oils (lavenderbrother
respectively oil, evening primrose Itoil).
and sister, has These ingredients
been found areonknown
that debris to skin
eczematous
have anti-pruritic
showed a slow responseproperties and after
to treatment form 6aweeks
moisturising foamy
such as scales,lather when
has the combined
ability to promotewith
the growth
water.
and Many
reported of the ingredients
an increasing itching. We are
wereclassified
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staphylococcus and On
aureus. emollients.
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hand, the
® ® ®
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that (Eczitinex
the patients were havingand swimming
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Moisturising
in Bar is gentle
diversity of skinenough to use on
microbiome the entire
reduces during AD
chlorinated public pools. The parents
body including the most sensitive skin. were advised flares (13). Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has
to stop the swimming lessons, as chlorine was a peculiar ability to colonize the skin of patients
• Topical ointment: an anti-inflammatory thatwith
aggravating their condition. There was noticeable eczemabarrier
provides and atopic
repair dermatitis (AD) and is
while restoring
increase in pruritus after swimming. The patients consistently found in eczematous skin lesions in
skin lipid imbalances. The ointment contains a synergistic blend including zinc oxide, castor
oil, emu oil in a petroleum jelly, glycerine base. Zinc is required for collagen and protein
synthesis as low levels of zinc are associated with impaired wound healing. Zinc is also
60 (S3) K. FRANÇA ET AL.

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®) product family,
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resolved. Specifically, excoriations, erythema and hyperpigmentation are no longer observed.
 Journal of Biological Regulators & Homeostatic Agents
(S3) 61

Fig. 3. 13-year-old boy. a): Prior to treatment with Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex®) product
family, the patient presented with extensive excoriations, with an erythematous base and
serous exudate on the calf region; b): Following 4 weeks of treatment with Dr Michaels®
(Eczitinex®) product family, the patient showed a significant improvement in his AD with a
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observed. Some hypopigmentation can be observed; d): Following 8 weeks of treatment with
and exogenous dirt (15). such as S. aureus which could initiate AE flare episodes
® (Eczitinex®) product family, showed continued improvement in his AD. The AD
Dr Michaels
The skin barrier defect observed in AD, causes an (14, 15). Dryness of the skin is a hallmark of AD
has completely resolved. Specifically, excoriations, erythema and hypopigmentation are no
longer observed.
62 (S3) K. FRANÇA ET AL.

Fig. 5. 5-year-old boy. a): Prior to treatment with Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex®) product family,
the patient presented with excoriations with an erythematous base and serous exudate on the
cheeks; b): Following 2 weeks of treatment with Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex®) product family,
the patientboy.showed a significant improvement in his ®AD with®family,
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treatment to treatment
Dr Michaels®with Dr Michaels
(Eczitinex ) product (Eczitinex ) product
the patient presented family,
with
parakeratosis
excoriations with an erythematous base andc):
and pruritus; Following
serous 6 weeks
exudate on the of Following
cheeks; b): treatment withof treatment
2 weeks Dr Michaels
with ®
the patient
Dr Michaels presented
(Eczitinex with
) product excoriations
family, with an
the patientcontinued
showed erythematous
a significant baseinand
improvement serous aexudate on
of the
in® his his
AD.AD with AD reduction
® ®
®
(Eczitinex ) product family, showed improvement The had almost
excoriations, b): Following
cheeks;parakeratosis 2 weeks
and pruritus; c): of treatment
Following with
6 weeks Dr Michaels
of treatment (Eczitinex
with Dr Michaels ® ® ) product
(Eczitinex ®
family,
) product
completely
family, showed resolved.
continued Specifically,
improvement in his excoriations,
AD. The AD had erythema
almost are no
completely longerSpecifically,
resolved. observed. excoriations,
the patient showed a significant improvement in his AD with a reduction of excoriations,
erythema are no longer observed.
parakeratosis and pruritus; c): Following 6 weeks of treatment with Dr Michaels®
(Eczitinex®) product family, showed continued improvement in his AD. The AD had almost
completely resolved. Specifically, excoriations, erythema are no longer observed.

®
Fig.
Fig. 6. 6. 6-year-old
6-year-old girl.toa):
girl. a): Prior Priorwith
treatment to treatment
Dr Michaels®with Dr Michaels
(Eczitinex®
® (Eczitinex
) product family, ) product
the patient family,
presented with
the patient presented with extensive excoriations, with an erythematous base, lichenification
extensive excoriations, with an erythematous base, lichenification and serous exudate on the cubital fossa; b): Following
4 weeks of treatment with Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex®) product family, the patient showed a significant improvement in
and serous exudate on the cubital fossa; b): Following 4 weeks of treatment with Dr
his AD with a reduction of excoriations, and lichenification. c): Following 6 weeks of treatment with Dr Michaels®
Michaels ® (Eczitinex®) product family, the patient showed a significant improvement in his
(Eczitinex®
) product family, showed continued improvement in her AD. The AD had almost completely
® resolved.
Fig. 6.
Specifically,
6-year-old
excoriations,
girl. a):
erythema is
Prior
no longer
toobserved.
treatmentSome
with Dr Michaels
hypopigmentation can
® (Eczitinex
be observed.
) product family,
AD with a reduction of excoriations, and lichenification. c): Following 6 weeks of treatment
the patient presented with extensive excoriations, with an erythematous base, lichenification
® (Eczitinex®) product family, showed continued improvement in her AD.
with Dr Michaels
and serous
and results from an exudate on the cubital
impaired epidermal barrier with b): Following
fossa; application 4 corticosteroid
of topical weeks of treatment with Dr
actually reduced
The
increased AD
TEWL had
as almost
well as completely
from resolved.
® defective production Specifically,
skin barrier excoriations,
function with an erythema
increase in is no This
TEWL. longer
Michaels (Eczitinex ) product family, the patient showed a significant improvement in his
®
observed.
of the Some hypopigmentation
natural moisturizing factor. An alteredcanskin
be observed.
underlies the importance of a daily care treatment of
AD with a reduction of excoriations, and lichenification. c): Following 6 weeks of treatment
barrier is the initial step, which initiates®
a kind of skin in this clinical setting (16).
withcircle”
“vicious with dryness,(Eczitinex
Dr Michaels ®
itching and )scratching,
product family,The showed continued
antibacterial, improvement
anti-inflammatory, in her AD.
moisturizing
DISCUSSION
risk The AD had almost
of super-infection completely The
and inflammation. resolved.
skin Specifically,
and humectantexcoriations,
agents contained erythema
in the Dr is no longer
Michaels ®

observed.
barrier function Some hypopigmentation
improvement can be observed.
offered by emollient (Eczitinex and Itchinex ) range of topicals play an
® ®

It has been found ®that debris

products suchi as the Dr Michaels (Eczitinex and ® on eczematous skin such as scales, has the ability to
ameliorative role in replenishing the skin lipids lost
promote
Itchinex ®
the growth
) ointment, of staphylococcus
is relevant in the long term aureus.duringOn the period
the wash other and
hand, thein diversity
results a more rapidofSCskin
DISCUSSION
management
microbiomeof ADreduces
especially considering
during that the
AD flares barrier repair.
(13). Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has a peculiar
ability to colonize the skin of patients with eczema and atopic dermatitis (AD) and is
It has been found that debris on eczematous skin such as scales, has the ability to
consistently found in eczematous skin lesions in these patients. A correlation between the
promote the growth of staphylococcus aureus. On the other hand, the diversity of skin
 Journal of Biological Regulators & Homeostatic Agents
The active ingredients in the Dr Michaels®
(Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) ointment includes zinc
oxide and various essential oils in a mineral oil base.
The essential oils (including lavender oil, rosemary oil,
jojoba oil, avocado oil and evening primrose oil) were
selected based on their proven efficacy, specifically for
AD. Lastly, the PSC 900 (5ml/ twice daily) is a zinc
and folic acid based supplement and facilitates the
improvement and maintenance of general wellbeing.
A limitation of this study is the relatively small
sample. Twenty-eight patients showed a marked
improvement in their condition within 6 days of
treatment with most of the lesions and symptoms
totally resolved within 10-12 weeks of treatment with
Dr Michaels® (Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) family of
products.
CONCLUSION
This clinical report highlights that the Dr
Michaels® (Eczitinex® and Itchinex®) product family
is a safe and effective treatment option for AD.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We gratefully acknowledge Tirsel Pty Ltd
(Melbourne, Australia) and Frankl Pharma Global
Ltd. (2 Parklands Place, Guilford, Surrey, United
Kingdom) for providing the products for the studies.
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