Hashmi, F 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6257-2165, Kirkham, SE, Nester, CJ ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1688-320X and Lam, S
2016,
'The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the
foot'
, Journal of Tissue Viability, 25 (3)
, pp. 167-174.
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Abstract
Introduction Foot blisters are a common injury, which can impact on activity and lead to infection. Increased skin surface hydration has been identified as a risk factor for blister formation, indicating that a reduction in hydration could reduce the risk of blister formation. Method Thirty healthy adults were randomised into 3 groups, each receiving a preventative foot blister treatment (2Toms® Blister Shield®; Flexitol® Blistop and Boots Anti–Perspirant Foot Spray). Cycles of compression and shear loads where applied to heel skin using a mechanism driven by compressed air. Temperature changes were measured during load application using a thermal imaging camera (FLIR Systems Inc. and Therm CAM™ Quick Report). Near surface hydration of the skin was measured using a Corneometer® (C & K, Germany). Results There was no significant difference in the rate of temperature change of the skin between the three groups compared to not using products (p = 0.767, p = 0.767, p = 0.515) or when comparing each product (p = 0.551). There was a significant decrease in near surface skin hydration, compared to baseline, after the application of powder (−8.53 AU, p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in hydration after the application of film former and antiperspirant (−1.47 AU, p = 0.26; −1.00 AU, p = 0.80, respectively). Conclusion With the application of external load we found no significant difference in the effect of the three products on temperature change. The powder product demonstrated an effect on reducing the risk of blister. It is postulated that powder may have a barrier effect.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Schools: | Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Health Sciences Research |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Tissue Viability |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0965-206X |
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| Funders: | Reckitt Benckiser |
| Depositing User: | F Hashmi |
| Date Deposited: | 04 May 2016 12:12 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Oct 2020 14:45 |
| URI: | http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/38850 |
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