To evaluate the efficacy of a new wicking textile with silver* when it is used for the symptoms of intertrigo, erythema, itching/burning, maceration, denudement or odor during a five-day study period.

To determine the amount of new wicking textile with silver* used for each subject in a five-day period.

Problem: Intertrigo results from excess moisture and skin-to-skin friction which, occurs in natural skin folds, such as those found in the groin, or obese-created body folds located on the abdomen, under breasts, legs, neck and arms.1 When intertrigo is left untreated complications may result such as secondary bacterial or fungal infections.2, 3

Rational: Standard treatments consist of drying agents, barrier creams, topical antifungals and absorptive materials that can be ineffective. This feasibility study was designed to determine the efficacy of a new wicking textile with silver* used in place of the standard treatments.

Methodology: A minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 subjects from 4 nursing homes will be enrolled after signing the IRB approved consent form. Assessments occur on day 1, 3 and 5 for erythema, maceration, denudement, itching/burning and odor. The amount of test product used was recorded.

Results: Enrollement of the first subject occurred on April 24, 2006 with an anticipated completion date of August 30, 2006. Fourteen subjects were entered with unresolved intertrigo existing for several weeks. The results indicate a positive trend with elimination or dramatic reduction of erythema, odor, maceration, satellite lesions and denudement by day 5. All of the subjects stated that their skin felt dry and the new wicking textile with silver was comfortable to use.

Conclusion: Test results so far indicate that the new wicking textile with silver* is an innovative product with impressive and dramatic results.

Product: *Interdry™, Coloplast Corp., Marietta, GA