title: Evaluation of a skin barrier cream for managing IAD in elderly patients using high-frequency ultrasound.
abstract: Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a defined pathological entity and presents a significant burden for patients and health-care systems. The main objective of this evaluation was to test the efficacy and safety of a skin barrier cream in the management of uncomplicated IAD in elderly patients. Ten incontinent patients with mobility problems that presented with signs of IAD were included in the evaluation. The evaluation took place during a 2-week period. The product's efficacy was objectively evaluated in each patient with high-frequency ultrasound scans taken from the irritated skin compared with an ultrasound scan taken from normal adjacent (control) skin. Data analysis showed a statistical significance in favour of the capacity of the product to help reduce inflammatory signs. Photographic follow-up allowed correlation of ultrasound findings and clinical signs. The product was effective in treating the skin irritation and preventing further skin breakdown. There were no adverse events during the evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Senior Clinical Specialist (National Lead for Compression), 3M Health Care and Honorary Tissue Viability Nurse, Eastbourne.
authors.forename: Andy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kerr
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arrowsmith
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jaimes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents
keywords: Incontinence-associated dermatitis; Skin barrier; Ultrasound