Why
It’s Effective
DermaTherapy Sheets are designed
to be smooth – minimising
friction with the skin. Unlike
cotton and polycotton sheets, DermaTherapy
fabrics are free of short, protruding
fibres or “pills” that
can create friction and cause irritation.
Damp sheets can also lead to increased
friction. DermaTherapy has the
ability to rapidly wick moisture
away from the skin. This allows
your skin to slide smoothly across
the sleeping surface, making it
easier to roll over in bed and
improves the quality of sleep.
Durable antimicrobial and “soil
release” properties help maintain
a clean, fresh sleeping
surface which
controls odours and minimises the
potential for skin infections. Any
creams,
oils or body fluids are washed
away from the bedding in a normal
wash cycle, making it
especially
suitable for those people undergoing
medication for dermatological conditions.
As shown in the following microbiological
analysis, DermaTherapy is also highly
effective in reducing the growth
of organisms that are known to adversely
affect skin integrity, whereas cotton
bedding fabric has virtually no effect.
| |
%
Reduction after 24hours |
| |
DermaTherapy |
100%
cotton |
| E. coli |
99.9% |
0 |
| Staph.aureus |
94.0% |
0 |
| Staph.epidermidis |
99.9% |
0 |
| P.aeruginosa |
99.9% |
18.0% |
Proven Performance
A recent US study conducted at the
Wake Forest School of Medicine demonstrated
that DermaTherapy bedding could offer
sufferers of mild atopic dermatitis
much needed relief from their symptoms.
37 patients completed an eight week
trial of sleeping in DermaTherapy
bedding. Both the doctors conducting
the trial and the patients themselves
recorded changes in the severity
of the eczema and overall Quality
of Life.
Compared with standard cotton bedding
both the doctors and the DermaTherapy
users reported significant improvements
in the severity of their conditions.
Using EASI scores the doctors recorded
a significant reduction in the severity
of eczema and the associated itching
over the 8 week trial period with
no changes to the medication used
by the patients.
The patients also recorded significant
reduction in itch and irritation
plus an improvement in sleep and
a reduction in the use of emollients
to control their condition, leading
to an improved quality of life. Overall
49% of patients reported a significant
improvement in their condition and
a further 40% reported some improvement.
There are also people who are naturally
prone to episodes of night sweats.
All of these people may suffer disturbed
sleep.
Why It’s
effective
The uniquely shaped micro-fibres
channel moisture away from the
skin and distribute it evenly over
the entire surface of the sheet.
As the moisture evaporates, the
wetness and clamminess associated
with night sweats is reduced, resulting
in a sleeping surface that stays
dry and cool throughout the night.
DermaTherapy Bedding is designed
to be smooth and soft - minimising
friction with the skin, unlike cotton
and poly-cotton sheets.
The durable antimicrobial treatment
helps maintain freshness and eliminates
odours on the fabrics caused by bacteria.
Proven Performance
A recent independent study shows
that DermaTherapy Bedding can effectively
relieve the discomfort associated
with severe night sweats and hot
flushes. Substantial improvements
have been seen in the amount of uninterrupted
sleep, skin dryness, the ability
to keep cool and dry, the amount
of sweating and the overall level
of comfort.
28 women suffering from hot flushes
and night sweats were enrolled in
the study. Sleep quality was measured
using the Pittsburg Sleep Quality
Index at commencement of the study and
at weeks 2, 4 & 8. An assessment
of their quality of life was also
made by questionnaire at the same
time periods.
Participants in the study went from
an average PSQI score of 9 (poor
sleep quality) to 4.2 (good sleep
quality) in the 8 week study. Certain
elements of the PSQI scores generated
significant improvements with “Time
needed to fall asleep” and “waking
in the middle of the night” both
scoring significant reductions. Participants
also reported an improvement in their
daytime functions.
Improvement in quality of life were
perceived almost immediately with
the majority of the benefits felt
in week 2 continuing on through the
remaining 6 weeks.
The study concluded that state of
the art fibres such as DermaTherapy
can be used to dramatically enhance
the therapeutic properties of bed
linens in the management of hot flushes
and night sweats associated with
menopause. To do your own pqsi score click here.
Why
it’s
effective
DermaTherapy bedding is specially
designed to minimise friction between
itself and the skin, whether damp
or dry. Skin slides smoothly across
the sleep surface to minimise abrasion.
There are no short fibres in the
bedding to irritate the skin which
is in contrast to cotton bedding
which has millions of tiny loose
fibres that protrude from the surface
of the bedding and can rub against
sensitive skin.
Cotton bedding absorbs moisture quickly
but it pools where it comes into
contact with the fabric, making drying
by evaporation a long drawn out process.
During this time the dampness of
the fabric increases its frictional
properties making it more difficult
for the patient to move over the
surface and increasing irritation.
By contrast, the wicking properties
of DermaTherapy bedding spreads the
moisture rapidly over the entire
area of the sheet. The sheet dries
far more quickly than cotton and
this minimises any friction – making
the sheet smooth and comfortable.
DermaTherapy bedding incorporates
a durable antimicrobial finish that
helps to maintain fabric freshness
by eliminating odours caused by bacteria
and fungi. The bedding stays fresher
and cleaner for a longer time between
washes. DermaTherapy is highly effective
in reducing the levels of micro-organisms
important to skin care, such as Staph.
Aureus, Staph. Epidermidis and E.
Coli. Cotton sheets offer no such
protection against these organisms.
The antimicrobial does not migrate
onto the skin so there is no major
risk of resistant bacteria or sensitivity
reactions developing.
Finally, DermaTherapy bedding incorporates
a “soil release” finish
that aids the removal of oily stains
and other fluids that might otherwise
remain in conventional bedding even
after high temperature washing with
strong detergents. DermaTherapy bedding
is designed to withstand high temperature
washes, if required, making it suitable
for both home and institutional use.
