Heel fissures (or cracks) Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Heel fissures (or cracks)
Conditions
Interventions
1. Removal of heel fissures using a surgical blade and/ or rotary file on day 1 of the study
2. Application of urea based foot cream twice daily for 2 weeks
3. Use of g
Sponsors
University of Salford
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants were included if any of the following criteria applied: 1. They were aged 18 years and older 2. They had cracked heel skin with closed fissures 3. They had not been treated in the previous 4 weeks
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants were excluded if any of the following criteria applied: 1. They had any skin disorders affecting the foot such as infections (e.g. Athlete’s foot), dermatitis, psoriasis, un-healed skin wounds (including open heel fissures), ulcers or blisters 2. They had a systematic disease including peripheral vascular disease or musculoskeletal disorders of the foot or ankle, rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes 3. They had allergies to any topical foot preparations with similar ingredients to those used in the trial treatments 4. They were unable to reach their feet to apply the products
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The most painful or the largest fissure was selected as the index fissure. The primary outcome was complete clearance of the index fissure at 2 weeks after randomisation as determined by assessment by a HCPC registered podiatrist. ‘Clearance’ of fissures was defined as the restoration of normal skin upon close inspection, with the return of normal dermatoglyphics to the treated heel skin. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Improvement in hydration, elasticity, skin surface texture and fissure size at 3 days, 7 days and 14 days 2. Change in quality of life (QoL) before and 2 weeks after treatment 3. Satisfaction with treatment at 2 weeks | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed