The purpose of this study is to identify the nature of skin lesions that develop on contact with the grip-top bands of medical compression stockings, which are composed mainly of silicone.
To identify the nature of lesions the investigator will analyse results of the biopsys, microbiological analyses, dermatological tests.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
3
15 patients having used Innothera branded Stocking
15 patients having used any other brand than Innothera's brand stockings
Hôpitaux de Brabois CHU de Nancy
Nancy, France
nature and outcome of skin lesion caused by the silicone from the grip-top band of medical stockings
Patient will be followed during 5 days from the time that lessions occurs
Time frame: within 5 days from skin lesion started
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