Table 4.
Comparison of Prevalence Distribution of HECSI Severity Between 2 Groups at Different Time Points During the Study
| HECSI Severity | Clear n (%) | Almost Clear n (%) | Moderate n (%) | Severe n (%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Intervention group | 0(0) | 0(0) | 5(19.2) | 21(80.8) | 0.42 |
| Control group | 0(0) | 0(0) | 2(8.3) | 22(91.7) | ||
| Week 2 | Intervention group | 0(0) | 7(26.9) | 14(53.8) | 5(19.2) | 0.03 |
| Control group | 0(0) | 3(12.5) | 13(54.2) | 8(33.3) | ||
| Week 4 | Intervention group | 0(0) | 14(53.8) | 6(23.1) | 6(23.1) | 0.002 |
| Control group | 0(0) | 3(12.5) | 5(20.8) | 16(66.7) | ||
| Week 6 | Intervention group | 7(26.9) | 11(42.3) | 2(7.7) | 6(23.1) | <0.001 |
| Control group | 0(0) | 3(12.5) | 6(25.0) | 15(62.5) | ||
Notes: Hand eczema severity index (HECSI) severity was categorized as follows: clear, 0; almost clear, 1–16; moderate, 17–37; severe, 38–116; very severe, ≥117.