Espère Healthcare Ltd have added 2 new lines to their ever popular range
of DermaSilk Therapeutic Clothing. Both lines have been designed to meet unmet
needs of patients and have been developed in response to patient feedback and
requests.
Thigh-Length Undersocks
The DermaSilk heel-less, knee length undersocks have been a popular
component of the product range for a number of years. Not only have they helped
patients with gravitational eczema stop itch on their legs but they’ve also
made the application and removal of compression hosiery so much easier. However
there are a number of patients whose skin problems extend above the knee or
where the positioning of a sock cuff near the knee was not tolerable.
The Thigh Length undersocks have been created for people who need the
coverage of the full leg, either under compression or just ordinary tights. These
undersocks offer the same protection as the knee-length socks but the cuff is
now away from the knee. As with all DermaSilk garments these are guaranteed
pure silk fibroin with a permanent antimicrobial treatment bonded to them.
They are made of a combination of pure silk yarn and elastic silk (the
elastic component, Lycra does not come in contact with the skin). They have no
heel cup and an invisible toe. They have a high soft cuff and are latex free.
One of the first patients to benefit from these socks has been Diane S,
who has recently undergone a full knee replacement.
“For the first 6 weeks post op I’ve had to wear tight compression socks
to prevent DVT. These have been uncomfortable to wear and difficult to put on
and take off. I’d had some DermaSilk knee-length undersocks to help control the
irritation of the DVT socks but they wouldn’t fit properly over my operated
knee which was 50% bigger than my good knee. The Thigh length socks solved this
problem for me. They took the cuff higher up my thigh, away from the incision
and kept my legs cool and moisturised under my DVT socks. The socks have been
easy to put on and remove and the silk has not irritated my knee when the
dressings were removed. The top of the cuff did roll down a little once I started
walking but I would imagine that they would stay in place under normal tights.”
Eczema Irritation can be a pain in the neck
One of the most difficult areas to treat eczema
appears to be around the neck. Just like the face, the neck is often in
constant view and many sufferers of redness and irritation comment that it is
difficult to cover effectively. That got our scientists thinking and they came
up with a trick from the fashion industry – The DermaSilk Ring Scarf!
This scarf can then be worn under shirts, blouses and dresses and is
designed to look unobtrusive in everyday use.
It is made of a combination of pure silk yarn and elastic silk (the
elastic component, Lycra does not come in contact with the skin) and it is an
entirely knitted construction. The scarf is also latex free.For more information on these products and to order them go to www.dermasilk.co.uk
Advice:
If the use of DermaSilk is prolonged, it is recommended to buy at least two garments to use alternately. Like all natural fibre fabrics, DermaSilk needs to let its fibres rest. This allows longer life of the garments. The antimicrobial efficiency lasts for the entire lifetime of the garment, remaining completely active after every wash.
If the use of DermaSilk is prolonged, it is recommended to buy at least two garments to use alternately. Like all natural fibre fabrics, DermaSilk needs to let its fibres rest. This allows longer life of the garments. The antimicrobial efficiency lasts for the entire lifetime of the garment, remaining completely active after every wash.