In a 2-week trial with 30 elderly adults, an oat extract emollient significantly reduced itching compared to no treatment — over half reported improvement and 30% said the itching disappeared entirely. The product also improved dry skin texture and skin hydration when used daily, though it didn't reduce water loss from the skin barrier.

Researchers randomly assigned 30 adults over 60 with chronic itch and dry skin to either use the oat extract emollient for 2 weeks or skip treatment, then switched groups. They measured itching through patient surveys and tested skin hydration and dryness clinically.

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