Skincare Study Reveals Encouraging Results for Battling Skin Breakdown

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (March 11, 2014)—Skin plays an important role in infection prevention. As the body’s largest organ, experts say healthy skin contributes to the prevention of skin breakdown. With approximately 1.5 million skin tears occurring among adults in long-term care settings, and more than 2.5 million people developing pressure ulcers each year in the United States, a new study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing reveals encouraging results for vulnerable populations battling these conditions. Four topical skin creams, including Medline Remedy with Phytoplex Nourishing Skin Cream, were evaluated to study the effect on skin hydration levels. Medline Remedy with Phytoplex Nourishing Skin Cream demonstrated statistically higher moisture change from baseline than the other three products and placebo. The placebo involved no skin cream treatment. In addition, the study indicates one product was not statistically better than the placebo. Conducted in an independent laboratory under controlled conditions, researchers examined the effect of these products on 21 healthy subjects. To reach the conclusions of the study, the mean capacitance of the skin, which is related to moisture levels of the skin, was measured with sophisticated instrumentation two hours after the skin cream was applied. “Clinicians and caregivers consider a number of factors when it comes to how best to hydrate and moisturize skin, especially for those at risk for skin breakdown,” said Debashish Chakravarthy, PhD, co-author of the study and vice president of clinical and technical strategy, skin and wound care division, Medline. “Medline Remedy with Phytoplex is formulated without aloe, parabens, phthalates or sulfates and designed specifically to restore the skin’s natural moisture balance and barrier properties.” Click here to read an abstract of the study. Medline’s Remedy with Phytoplex skin care product line offers skin moisturizers, skin cleansers and protectants and is available at chooseremedy.com. For more information on Medline, go to medline.com.