CASE STUDY
Background:
In 2013 a grant of
£1.4 million was given to Guys Hospital Trust to research the problem of
dermatitis among health care professionals.
Dermatitis is a
serious problem for the NHS, costing up to £125 million per year. Finding a
solution to this problem is a priority for clinical providers and in this study
we offer a viable, inexpensive option for treatment.
Here is a short case
study showing how Marble Hill’s Neem Oil
soap and PediSalve™ moisturiser helped a NI nurse get her skin ready to return
to work.
Introduction:
Nurse A, a staff nurse
in her early 30’s approached Marble Hill (MH) seeking advice on how to treat the
severe pompholyx on her hands which had arisen following the birth of her first
child 15 months before. She had never suffered from any form of dermatitis in
the past but the skin on her hands had become inflamed, itchy and developed the
blisters characteristic of pompholyx shortly after her daughter was born and
she found she was washing her hands more than ever. Unfortunately the
rash, itching and blisters were proving impossible to clear with standard
medical options, such as emollients and steroids.
(Pompholyx is a form of dermatitis characterized by the eruption of
itchy blisters and is increasingly commonly a result of contact with irritants/allergenic
substances including detergent-based skincare products. Treatment of severe cases usually involves assessment
and prescription of emollients and steroids by a dermatologist. Many cases
prove intractable. )
Nurse A had been warned that if the condition
had not cleared up by August 2015 she risked losing her job as an NHS nurse.
Initial Contact:
Nurse A was advised to
contact MH by a friend who had experience of the intensely moisturizing qualities
of MH’s range of natural skincare options.
She had developed
pompholyx following the birth of her first child 15 months before.
She had a history of
eczema but had never experienced dermatitis on her hands previously. She used
liquid wash products for both hand washing and bathing... She felt that the
frequent hand washing following her baby’s arrival had contributed to the
problem.
In spite of numerous
GP and dermatology appointments the condition had not cleared up and she was in
her 9th month of sick leave.
Her post as a staff nurse was in jeopardy and she had until August 2015
to make a recovery or her employment would be at risk.
Physical Presentation:
Here is a picture of her hands on 7th
March 2015.
As can be seen there is an extensive area of
inflammation and numerous blisters. The skin is dry and cracked. This is also
described as being intolerably itchy and painful.
Apart from the
debilitating itch and pain from the rash which she described as feeling as though
her hands were “on fire” her main concern was that she would lose her job if
the condition did not clear up.
Advice:
1. She was advised to
avoid the use of synthetic detergent-based skincare products such as shower
gels and to keep contact with shampoos to a minimum.
2. She was advised to use cool water and only
Marble Hill’s Neem oil Soap to wash and, after careful drying with a clean dry
towel, to apply PediSalve™ moisturiser regularly throughout the day.
3. She was advised to
improve her hand washing technique, making sure that she rinsed her hands very
thoroughly and dried with a dry towel after every hand wash, paying particular
attention to the web spaces between her fingers and the backs of her hands,
areas which are often missed.
4. She was advised to
wear rubber gloves to avoid unnecessary contact with water, in particular hot
water.
Outcome:
Here is an email from
Nurse A which MH received two days after she began using the MH products.
“I’ve
only used the soap and cream for 2 days and I swear I haven't itched once! It's
unbelievable how soft and less dry my hands are!!! I took photos of my hands at
start of week so I see the difference! I honestly am so happy!!!”
Here is a photograph of Nurse A’s’ hands after using
the MH products for one month:
Her
problem solved, Nurse A is anticipating a return to work in June.
Conclusion:
Although Nurse A is not allergic to synthetic
detergents, “syndets” (as they are known in the industry) dried her hands out
to such an extent that her skin suffered a severe reaction which was relieved
by the intensive moisturising qualities of Marble Hill’s natural additive free
products.
This is only one example of the many cases in which
Marble Hill products have achieved remarkable results , improving quality of
life and allowing ordinary people to continue their everyday lives and in a
number of cases their careers.
More
about Marble Hill:
Marble Hill is the brainchild of Dr Maria McGee, a
medical doctor whose own family had suffered from chronic skin problems for
many years.
Extensive research and clinical testing over a period
of years has resulted in a range of natural moisturizing creams and soaps which
provide intense moisture to the skin during and after cleansing.
Neem oil soap is the opposite of detergents as it
actually moisturizes as it washes, unlike syndets which are highly effective at
removing all oils from the skin’s surface, including the essential oils such as
sebum which form the body’s defences.
PediSalve™, the water-free foot cream developed by
Marble Hill is recommended by podiatrists and chiropodists as the best foot
cream on the market and is recommended by Diabetes.co.uk for diabetics. It is
also a highly effective hand cream as Nurse A’s experience shows.
Using only premium natural ingredients such as shea
butter, argan oil and jojoba oil, the Marble Hill range has been recommended by
health professionals, doctors, surgeons and nurses.
To find out more about Marble Hill products or to make
a purchase please visit: www.marblehillonline.com
The Marble Hill range is also available on amazon.co.uk, from Diabetes.co.uk and
from pharmacies, podiatrists and health stores throughout Ireland: list of
stockists on website.
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