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To understand the Remedy Advanced Skin Care System is to understand the skin itself. First and foremost, the skin is an organ, and like any other organ of the human body it requires its fair share of care. While most equate this attention with cleansing, moisturizing, protecting and treating, by doing so they do not see the greater picture. These are merely physical actions and do not take product selection into consideration. Complete topical skin care does not end until the product meets the skin.
The Components of Remedy Agents Description The 3 most abundant amino acids in pre-collagen and collagen – glycine, N-acetyl-L-cysteine and L-proline* These amino acids are the main building blocks of collagen. Without a plentiful supply, collagen cannot be formed. Vitamins A, B3*, B6*, C and D3 Supports the ability of the skin to efficiently utilize amino acids and other nutrients.
Proven Results Reducing Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers By Implementing a Skin Care Regimen* – Evaluating Cost and Outcomes Shannon RJ, Coombs M, Chakravarthy D. Reducing hospital acquired pressure ulcers with a silicone-based dermal nourishing emollient skin care regimen in a hospital medical unit – evaluating the cost and consequences. Advances in Wound and Skin Care. Accepted for publication in 2009.
Likelihood of Acquiring a Pressure Ulcer in a Medical Unit * After introducing Remedy, the likelihood of acquiring a pressure ulcer dropped from 24% to 6%.
Remedy Cleansing Body Lotion No-Rinse Cleansing Body Lotion moisturizes and provides light protection from incontinence. Indicated for the cleansing of the face, body, perineal and peristomal areas. Accomplishes four skin care steps in one application Remedy Cleansing Body Lotion cleanses, moisturizes, protects and nourishes the skin in one application. Leaves skin feeling fresh and silky. Optimizes shelf space and nursing time. Convenient trigger spray yields more than 280 sprays.
Nourish Remedy Skin Care System Used in a Case of Severely Scaling Skin on a Patient with Ichthyosis Fleck C. Presented at The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, San Antonio, TX. 2006. Background Left anterior arm before product use. Cleanse Born with, a scaling skin disorder, this 44-year-old male had been in search of products that would help manage his condition better.
Remedy Foaming Body Cleanser No-rinse foam for head-to-toe cleansing and conditioning. Indicated for hair, face, body, perineal and peristomal areas. Easy-to-use, no-rinse foam Ready-to-use, no-rinse foam stays in place to prevent product spills, waste and patient discomfort. One bottle contains more than 340 pumps of foam. Ideal for bedside care or even shower and bathtub use. Contains phospholipids to gently clean and condition Harsh soaps and surfactants strip skin of moisture and contribute to e-TEWL.
Nourish A Case of Periwound Skin Cleansing with Remedy Foaming Cleanser Brennan A. Presented at the Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin and Wound Care, Orlando, FL. 2006. Background Periwound skin needs effective and gentle cleansing, so that wound debris cannot accumulate around the wound. Objective Cleanse Implement the use of Remedy skin care products to improve the appearance of periwound skin. 3-31-06 Posterior view of periwound skin around a lymphedema-related wound.
Remedy Antimicrobial Cleanser No-rinse cleanser for bioburden reduction as well as head-to-toe cleansing and conditioning. Indicated for hair, body, perineal and peristomal areas. Four steps in one Remedy Antimicrobial Cleanser cleanses, moisturizes, helps provide protection against microorganisms and nourishes the skin all in one step. By combining these steps into one easy-to-use product, this optimizes shelf space and reduces nursing time.
0 Sec 5 Min Efficacy Testing* 15 Min 20 Min 25 Min Serratia marcescens *Data on file Nourish Recent changes in CMS policies are designed to promote the reduction of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). To assure efficacy of the Remedy Antimicrobial Cleanser, it has been tested against the most common microorganisms in a health care setting.
Remedy Skin Repair Cream Remedy Skin Repair Cream helps restore the skin’s natural moisture balance. Indicated for all patients, including those who are at high risk for skin breakdown. Helps deliver water and nutrients to skin Remedy Skin Repair Cream uses water molecules to not only moisturize the skin but also deliver the nutrients of Olivamine (amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, MSM) to the cells. Once absorbed, the natural oils and essential fatty acids aid the skin repair process.
Nourish Nourish Decreasing the incidence of skin tears in the extended care setting with the use of a new line of advanced skin care products Groom M. Presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, San Diego, CA. 2005. Background It is reported that 1.5 million skin tears occur each year in institutionalized adults. Prior to this case study, the participating facility had approximately 180 skin tears over the course of 6 months.
Remedy Dimethicone Skin Protectant Designed as a moisturizer and light moisture barrier. Indicated to help relieve discomfort associated with light incontinence or diaper rash caused by urine and/or stool. Ideal for irritated (but not broken) skin. Breathable protection Remedy Dimethicone Skin Protectant provides a breathable barrier that protects against moisture and helps treat the effects associated with diaper rash. Also protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin.
• • • • Nourish Nourish Clinically Tested to be: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Study: Quantified Value of Remedy Skin care Products and Remedy/Restore® Briefs in an At-Risk Resident Population for Pressure Ulcer and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Non-Cytotoxic Non-Sensitizing Non-Irritating Non-Allergenic Dermatologist Tested Background Findings Pressure ulcers in nursing homes represent a significant problem for residents in terms of morbidity, pain and reduced quality of life.
Remedy Nutrashield For substantial skin protection against excessive transepidermal water loss (e-TEWL). Indicated for skin conditions associated with diaper rash caused by wetness, urine and/or stool. Protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin. Ideal for dry to denuded skin. Invisible shield protects skin and relieves dryness Nutrashield provides an effective, long-lasting moisture barrier against incontinent episodes while relieving dryness, abrasion or denuded skin.
Prepared by Dow Corning Corporation. 2005. Background Nutrashield offers long-lasting protection Nutrashield stays in place for longer periods of time and doesn’t need to be reapplied as often as other products. Before the introduction of silicones, most moisture barriers consisted predominately of petrolatum and were occlusive. Occlusive products suppress barrier recovery and reduce the epidermal proliferative response to an abnormal stratum corneum barrier.1 1.
Remedy Calazime® Protectant Paste Ideal for normal to broken-down skin and peristomal areas, including G-tube sites. For skin protection against moisture, itching and minor irritation. Indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with diaper rash caused by wetness, urine and/or stool and other macerated skin conditions. Two active ingredients in one effective barrier cream Zinc oxide-based barrier that protects against moisture and minor irritation.
Nourish Nourish Use of Skin Protectant Containing Zinc Oxide on a Patient with Venous Dermatitis on Lower Limbs Valeros B. Presented at The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, San Diego, CA. 2005. Background Denuded, damaged skin is often a problem with individuals having poor peripheral circulation. Right leg Bilateral lower extremities Objective To evaluate a new advanced skin protectant that offered endermic nutrition in addition to superior barrier properties.
Remedy Clear-Aid Skin Protectant Clear protective moisture barrier that adheres to wet, macerated skin and allows for easy monitoring. Recommended for use in perineal area and lower extremities to protect against minor skin irritation and dryness. An invisible ointment that shields the skin against excessive moisture from incontinence or wound drainage. Clear-Aid Skin Protectant is a protective moisture barrier, with the ability to help wick excessive moisture away from the skin.
Fore-Pfliger J. Presented at the Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin and Wound Care, Phoenix, AZ. 2004 Background The beginning of a wound is disruption of the stratum corneum of the epidermis. Through the use of nourishing topical agents such as Olivamine, the skin can be conditioned and restored to full function, enabling the skin to be the very effective barrier it is meant to be.
Remedy Antifungal Cream and Powder Remedy Antifungal Cream and Powder help treat fungal infections while delivering nutrients to the skin. Indicated for all common fungal infections. Effective treatment for fungal infections Remedy Antifungal Cream and Powder help treat the most common fungal infections including candida albicans, tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch) and tinea corporis (ringworm of the body). Helps relieve itching, burning and irritation.
Nourish Nourish The Use of an Antifungal Cream with Olivamine in the Treatment of Cutaneous Candidiasis in Bariatric Patients. Strilko B, Barna A. Presented at the 39th Annual Conference of the WOCN, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2007. Background Cutaneous Candidiasis is an infection of the skin caused by the fungus Candida. It may involve any skin surface on the body, but usually occurs in warm, moist creased areas, such as the armpit, groin and skin folds.
LIT # Title, Author, Presentation/Publication Location and Date Products Used Effect of topical treatments on irritant hand dermatitis in health care workers. Visscher M, Davis J, Wickett R. Am J Infect Control 2009 Dec;37(10):842.e1-842.e11 LIT020 LIT044 LIT061 LIT073 LIT221 Use of a Skin Protectant Containing Zinc Oxide on a Patient with Venous Dermatitis on Lower Limbs. Valeros B. Presented at The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, San Diego, CA. 2005.
LIT # Title, Author, Presentation/Publication Location and Date Products Used LIT592 A Randomized Open Controlled Pilot Study of the Use of Remedy Nutrashield with Olivamine® vs. Xenaderm® in the Maintenance of Newly Epithelialized Skin of Lower Extremity Ulcers. Nutrashield Driver V, French M, Hijazin M, Hagan H. Presented at The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, Tampa, FL. 2007. LIT597 LIT600 LIT603 Using Remedy Skin Repair Cream to Improve Skin Quality in Diabetic Patients. Fortna D.
Normal Intact Skin Product Product Description Cleansing Body Lotion No-rinse, phospholipid-based cleanser is used from face-to-toe. Provides four functions: cleansing, moisturizing, protection and nourishing the skin. Contains 1.5% dimethicone and Olivamine. Surfactant-free. Foaming Body Cleanser No-rinse, phospholipid-based cleanser is used from hair to toe. Tear-free, gentle formula suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Does not contain surfactants. Enhanced with Olivamine®.
Moderate to Severely Dry Skin IncontinenceAssociated Dermatitis Denuded Skin Macerated Wet Skin Common Fungal 96580_DMS211384_Remedy_update_tk.
MARATHON® Liquid cyanoacrylate barrier film designed to protect intact or damaged skin from breakdown caused by friction and moisture. Functions: • MINIMIZE breakdown from friction (especially on heels) • PROTECT from moisture and maceration • MAINTAIN integrity of newly closed skin to stop further breakdown Protection against skin breakdown that lasts and lasts and lasts ... Item No. Description Pkg.
