Heel Balm

Methodology

Over a 6 week period, 30 subjects applied 25% Urea foot cream to the right Heel, and 10% Urea cream to the left Heel twice daily. Hydration levels determined by measuring skin’s electrical resistance.

Results

A greater level of skin hydration was achieved following the continual application of the 25% urea cream (Dermal Therapy Heel Balm) when compared to the continual application of 10% urea foot cream.

^{Note: This study was commissioned by LaCorium Health and conducted on patients attending the Diabetes Centre and Department of Podiatry, Southern General Hospital Glasgow, Scotland.}

Methodology

In a controlled 14 day trial, 27 subjects suffering from dry, cracked feet used Dermal Therapy Heel Balm product twice daily.

Results

Dermal Therapy Heel Balm showed significant increase in the mean moisturisation value when compared time 0 and time 14.

^{Note: Study was commissioned by LaCorium Health and conducted by Australian Photobiology Testing Facility (APTF) at Sydney University, Sydney Australia, an independent testing facility.}