Table 4.
Medication dynamics measured among study groups.
| Variables (Mean ± SE) | PU (n = 8) | PU_Cc (n = 8) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEWL | |||
| Time 0 | 1.9 ± 0.1 | 2.1 ± 0.2 | 0.386 |
| Time 12 | 2.0 ± 0.2 | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 0.179 |
| Time 24 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 0.201 |
| Time 48 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 0.013 |
| Erythema | |||
| Time 0 | 15.1 ± 3.2 | 20.2 ± 2.4 | 0.223 |
| Time 12 | 21.0 ± 1.9 | 24.3 ± 3.1 | 0.379 |
| Time 24 | 20.3 ± 2.7 | 20.5 ± 2.9 | 0.960 |
| Time 48 | 23.4 ± 2.0 | 25.1 ± 2.2 | 0.576 |
| Skin hydration | |||
| Time 0 | −1.9 ± 0.5 | −2.2 ± 0.7 | 0.732 |
| Time 12 | −3.0 ± 0.3 | −2.6 ± 0.5 | 0.503 |
| Time 24 | −3.1 ± 0.2 | −2.2 ± 0.4 | 0.063 |
| Time 48 | −3.0 ± 0.1 | −2.8 ± 0.1 | 0.179 |
Data presented using mean and standard error of the mean were compared with the Student’s t-test; SE—Standard error; PU—Polyurethane; PU_Cc–Polyurethane–Curcumin; TEWL—Trans-epidermal Water Loss.