Intrinsic factor of dry skin
Diabetes
Skin problems occur very frequently among diabetics. A reduction in the amount of moisture reaching the dermis or epidermis from not drinking enough and a lack of nourishment at a cellular level due to the reduced circulation cause chronic dry skin. When skin is dry, the unique barrier structure is damaged so that more moisture is lost and irritants may penetrate the skin. You end up in a vicious circle: once the barrier is damaged, protection is lost and irritants, allergies and infections arise that damage the barrier even further. Fortunately, most skin problems can be prevented. If skin problems do arise they should not be underestimated. An ordinary skin complaint can develop into a serious problem with important consequences such as ulceration and even amputation. Diabetics suffer from accelerated skin ageing. An excess of sugar in the system creates a reaction in the collagen and elastic fibre of the skin with the result that the skin loses its elasticity and looks dull. Skin and nails may also turn yellow. Appropriate skin care can slow down this process.
Naqi Body Lotion and Naqi Body Care have been designed to correct dry skin among diabetics. They optimise the barrier function and increase moisture content. The effectiveness of these products is revealed in the following surveys.
Survey I. Dry skin in Diabetic Patients, E. Uhoda, B. Debatisse, P. Paquet, C. Piérard-Franchimont, G.E. Piérard
Results were observed among seventeen diabetic patients who were treated with a daily application of two Naqi formulae and a hydro-alcoholic gel on a xerotic leg. The electrical dispersal of the capacitance of the skin was measured over three weeks for six days a week and compared with the untreated leg (higher electrical capacitance indicates better hydration). Better hydration was noted at the sites that were treated with Naqi Body Lotion and Naqi Body Care. There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) at the end of the first week. Both the volunteers as well as the researchers noticed the clinical improvement.
Survey II. Repair Kinetics of the Stratum Corneum under Repeated Insults, E. Uhoda, C. Piérard-Franchimont, B. Debatisse, X. Wang, G.E. Piérard
Naqi Body Care restores the damaged barrier and stimulates epidermal renewal. Naqi Body Care and a classical moisturising lotion were used twice a day for two weeks among 20 diabetic volunteers. On day 15, the barrier function was damaged by a controlled removal of the stratum corneum and a 5% dihydroxyacetone (browning without sun) occlusive plaster was applied that coloured the skin. The barrier repair was slowed down by repeated immersions in a detergent solution. The products were used for a further two weeks and each day the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and the skin colour (L = luminancy) were measured. This research revealed that Naqi Body Care is significantly effective in restoring the stratum corneum barrier and epidermal cell renewal. |
