Table 2

Reasons for participant withdrawal by recruitment pathway

Reasons for withdrawal*Recruitment pathway
Self-referral (n=7)Inconsultation (n=21)
Study emollient not working/effective02
Adverse reaction to study emollient20
Disliked emollient given02
Just simply changed my mind02
Do not have enough time410
My child's skin has improved—no longer need emollient04
Other27
  • *More than one reason could be cited.