Xerosis Diabetes
See full list on woundcareadvisor. com. See full list on woundcareadvisor. com. Apply an agent to maintain skin moisture, such as an emollient lotion or cream, to the feet daily. use moisturizers that contain urea or lactic acid. • urea works by enhancing the water-binding capacity of the stratum corneum. long-term treatment with urea has been demonstrated to decrease transepidermal water loss. urea also is a potent skin humidifier and descaling agent, particularly in 10% concentration. • lactic acid (in the form of an alpha hydroxy acid) can accelerate softening of the skin, dissolving or peeling the outer layer of the skin to help maintain its capability to hold moisture. lactic acid in concentrations of 2. 5% to 12% is the most common alpha hydroxy acid used for moderate to severe xerosis. • examples of products with urea or lactic acid include atrac-tain cream, eucerin 10% urea lotion, lac-hydrin 12%, and amlactin foot cream therapy. it’s important to avoid: • products that contain...