A new technique for evaluating heel xerosis grade and the effects of moisturizer on heel skin dryness

ConclusionOur new methods of visually classifying heel dryness and quantifying dead skin cells using magnified images effectively evaluated heel skin properties. As heel skin is prone to dryness, daily repetitive application of moisturizer might be helpful for hydrating dry heel skin, and ultimately preventing complications.

Source: Skin Research and Technology - February 1, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: J. Y. Choi, E. J. Kim, S. I. Jang, A. R. Kim, T. J. Lee, H. K. Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research