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- Title
A study to assess a cosmetic product in the treatment of cracked heels among diabetics.
- Authors
Carter, Kate; Mcinnes, Alistair; Anders, Judith; Grant, Martin; Cheek, Elizabeth
- Abstract
Background: An evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of two readily available over-the-counter cosmetic products used in the treatment of cracked heels on people with diabetes mellitus. Method: An aqueous cream and 25% urea cream were randomly allocated to the right and left foot of each participant. Products were applied twice-daily for 2 weeks. The effectiveness of each product was assessed using corneometry, the Xerosis Assessment Scale (XAS), and a self-perception questionnaire. Results: 25 people with type 2 diabetes and moderate foot xerosis were included. The mean corneometer values revealed no significant differences in skin hydration between the products (p>0.05). A clinical improvement in skin hydration was shown by the XAS scores and mean self-perception questionnaire scores. Conclusions: The results support the daily use of emollients for improving xerosis in the diabetic foot. Further research is indicated to assess the effectiveness and safety of urea-based emollients for the treatment of xerosis.
- Subjects
ENGLAND; OINTMENTS; DIABETIC foot prevention; UREA; COMPARATIVE studies; STATISTICAL correlation; PEOPLE with diabetes; TYPE 2 diabetes; PATIENT compliance; PATIENT satisfaction; PHOTOGRAPHY; PROBABILITY theory; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESEARCH evaluation; STATISTICAL sampling; SCALE analysis (Psychology); SELF-evaluation; SKIN; SKIN care; STATISTICS; DATA analysis; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; HEEL (Anatomy); DESCRIPTIVE statistics; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Dermatological Nursing, 2013, Vol 12, Issue 2, p44
- ISSN
1477-3368
- Publication type
Article