Ceramide Containing Multivesicular Emulsion Application . . .

Ceramide Containing Multivesicular Emulsion Application as a Skin Hydration Treatment for Feet of Subjects With Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.

We believe that using a ceramide based foot cream two times a day for two weeks will prevent water loss and overall foot dryness in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• >18 years of age
• non insulin-dependent diabetes
• moderate to severe xerosis of both feet [a score of at least 4 on a scale of 0 (normal) to 8 (deep fissuring)]
• capable of understanding and signing consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of ichthyosis vulgaris
• known hypersensitivity to the topical product used in the study
• previous use of high potency steroids (class I and II) in past 2 week
• presence of acute skin disease or infection, such as vasculitis or cellulitis
• presence of foot ulcer
• evidence of gangrene