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Table 4 Effect of 4% SCG emulsion and vehicle on the itch and flare responses to intradermal histamine in atopic subjects from studies 2 and 3

From: The effects of topical sodium cromoglicate on itch and flare in human skin induced by intradermal histamine: a randomised double-blind vehicle controlled intra-subject design trial

Symptom (measure)

SCG 4% emulsion Mean ± SEM

Vehicle emulsion Mean ± SEM

SCG Least square mean

Vehicle Least square mean

Least square mean difference (95%CI)

P value

Itch (VAS mm)

17.88 ± 4.32

25.00 ± 6.34

18.67

25.79

7.13 (1.12,13.13)

0.024

Flare (cm2)

19.11 ± 2.98

26.93 ± 4.02

20.33

28.16

7.82 (3.72,11.93)

0.0015