Abstract
A study was carried out to compare the efficacy of two urea creams of different percentages in controlling anhydrosis in the diabetic foot. A total of 30 outpatients with evidence of bilateral anhydrosis participated in a double-blind incidental study. The study comprised a 6 week treatment regimen, with the application of 10% urea cream to the right foot and 25% urea cream to the left foot of participants. Analysis of results showed that both urea creams resulted in a statistically significant increase in skin hydration. However, the 25% urea cream produced a significantly greater increase in skin hydration than the 10% cream.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 122-136 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | The Diabetic Foot Journal |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- diabetic foot
- urea creams
- anhydrosis