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Clinical Research
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Multisite Feasibility Study Using a New Textile With Silver* for Management of Skin Conditions Located in Skin Folds First Author: Barbara Viggiano, RN Authors: Barbara Viggiano, RN, Scott Bolhack, MD, MBA, CMD, FACP, FAAP, Therese Henn, RN, CS, BSN, G/ANP, TLC HealthCare Companies; Karen Lou Kennedy Evans, RN, CS, FNP, Wound and Skin Care Consultant, Tucson, AZ; Debra Smith, RN, Director of Nursing, Andover Vill Clinical Problem Intertrigo results from excess moisture and skin-to-skin friction which, occurs in natural skin folds, such as those found in the groin, or obese-created body folds located on the abdomen, under breasts, legs, neck and arms.1 When intertrigo is left untreated complications may result such as secondary bacterial or fungal infections.2, 3 Standard treatments consist of drying agents, barrier creams, topical antifungals and absorptive materials that can be ineffective. Methodology This feasibility study was designed to determine the efficacy of a new wicking textile with silver*. Subjects from 4 nursing homes were enrolled after signing the IRB approved consent form. Subjects with skin folds were chosen following inclusion and exclusion criteria. Assessments were completed on day 1, 3 and 5 for erythema, maceration, denudement, itching/burning and odor. Results Twenty-one subjects were entered with unresolved intertrigo. There was a statistically significant reduction in erythema, itching/burning and odor and a significant reduction in maceration, denudement and satellite lesions by day 5. All of the subjects stated that their skin felt dry and the new wicking textile with silver was comfortable to use. Conclusion The new knitted textile with silver provided the environment to relieve the symptom's of intertrigo and/or candidal intertrigo. |
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