Cutimed ® ACUTE
Urea-based skin care
Gentle cream
mousse – a
selection for all
moisture needs.
®
Cutimed
ACUTE
Balanced hydration
Dry skin is associated with aging, environmental, and medical conditions such as
diabetes and can lead to conditions ranging from itch and inflammation to skin tears
or cracked skin providing a route for infection. Effective rehydration restores the
skins barrier functions, increases flexibility and extensibility and reduces pain and
inflammation in the rehydrated areas.
Key causes of moisture deficiency
Well hydrated smooth supple skin functions optimally to reduce trans-epidermal moisture loss (TEML),
patient discomfort, pain, inflammation and infection that may occur when the skin is allowed to dry out.
Dry skin can result from many factors including:
Healthy skin, maintaining normal moisture levels
age
medical conditions such as
diabetes, or venous
hypertension
poor nutrition or hydration
dry environment
excessive bathing or showering
Dry skin, showing reduced barrier function and
increased moisture loss
A moisturizer containing urea can be highly successful in counteracting dryness and soothing the skin.
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Urea: the body’s own moisturizing agent
Urea is present in healthily skin where it helps regulate moisture balance and keeps skin functioning at
its best. When applied to dry skin Urea binds with water and helps it penetrate the skin barrier to deliver
moisture where it is needed most. Once rehydrated skin becomes supple and regains its protective
functions.
Smooth, supple, hydrated skin
UREA
Binds water and delivers it through the skin
Provides deep moisture penetration
Restores barrier function and reduces TEWL
Benefits of urea
penetrates dry skin to deliver needed moisture
reestablishes the barrier function of the skin
reduces itching, pain and inflammation
returns skin to its smooth and supple condition
helps naturally debride loose and necrotic tissue
compatible with garments and hosiery
®
Cutimed
ACUTE
Cutimed ® ACUTE: the dry skin specialist
Cutimed® ACUTE foam mousse brings effective relief to those suffering from
dry skin in a format convenient to apply by patients or their caregivers.
Cutimed® ACUTE is available in 3 urea concentrations to manage the
spectrum of dry skin conditions from mild to severe.
Dermatologist tested and fragrance and irritant free Cutimed® ACUTE is rapidly absorbed
leaves no greasy residue to breakdown dressings or compression products or stain bedding.
logy
dermato
tested
3
%
Urea
Mild to moderate dry skin
5
%
Urea
Moderate to severe dry skin with
scaling or cracking
Dry skin as complications of
diabetic or venous conditions
10 %
Urea
Severe / extremely dry skin with
scaling or cracking
Dry skin as complication of
diabetic or venous conditions
All three formulations are well suited for use with compression stockings.
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Cutimed ® ACUTE cream mousse delivers all round performance
Cutimed® ACUTE delivers comprehensive relief as well as or better than existing lotions:
2.
3.
Effective urea based hydration
quickly restores fluid balance
and barrier function
Three levels of urea
select just the strength required
4.
1.
8.
Efficient mousse delivery
a little goes a long way
Compatible with compression
hosiery and bandages
7.
Rapidly absorbed
no sticking to clothes or
compression hosiery
High urea formulation
effectively softens and exfoliates
hyperkeratosis
5.
6.
Fragrance free, colorant free
formulated for use on sensitive
skin
Hydrates without leaving greasy
residue
smooth comfortable skin
®
Cutimed
ACUTE
Proven to be effective on the fragile skin of diabetics
Proven effectiveness in the treatment of dry skin associated with diabetes Cutimed® ACUTE urea based
formulation is ideally suited for the management of diabetic dry skin.
Example: diabetes mellitus
Increased blood-sugar levels
Deposits narrow the blood vessels and affect nerves
Circulatory changes
Neuropathic changes
peripheral changes: loss of protective sensation
autonomic changes: decreased production of
sweat and sebum
reduced oxygen and nutrient supply
impaired healing
Result: dry scaly / cracked skin
Result: reduced ability to resist injury or heal
Special skin care requirements
Special requirements of the skin surrounding
the wound and the rest of the body
Oil-based product may occlude the skin of diabetic patients while Cutimed® ACUTE urea based therapy
allows rapid penetration of moisture to where it is needed without occluding skin.
Study of diabetic patients using Cutimed ® ACUTE*
Figures indicate significant reduction in patient skin related complaints after 4 weeks’ treatment:
Patients with
itchy skin
11
Result:
Patients with
rough skin
18
Patients with
dry skin
20
Day 1
0
4
3
Day 29
Tests show a marked improvement
in the skin of diabetics in terms of
dryness, roughness and itchiness
after using Cutimed ® ACUTE.
* Source: Wigger-Alberti W., proDERM Study No. 080043-11, 2008;
tested products: Cutimed® ACUTE 5 % and Cutimed® ACUTE 10 %
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Cutimed ® ACUTE: professional solutions for dry skin problems
The Cutimed® ACUTE range of 3, 5 and 10% urea covers the range of dry skin conditions from mild to
severe no matter what the etiology. Cutimed® ACUTE addresses dry skin without greasy residue, fragrance
or coloring agents that may adversely affect sensitive skin. Cutimed® Acute does not stain or degrade
elastomers used in compression hosiery or bandages.
3 % 5 % 10 %
Urea
Dry patches on joints
9
Stressed skin
Dry skin associated with
aging
9
Urea
9
9
9
9
9
9
Scaly or cracked skin
(regardless of etiology)
Dry skin under
compression stockings or
bandages
Dry skin associated with
diabetes and venous
insufficiency
Urea
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Cutimed
ACUTE
Advantages at a glance
absorbs rapidly, penetrates deeply
rebalances skin moisture levels
reestablishes epidermal barrier function
foam mousse is gentle to apply
leaves skin smooth and supple
does not leave greasy residue
matches urea concentration to patients needs
Content
Product No. Pieces/Box HCPCS
Cutimed® ACUTE 3 %
4.23 oz. (125 ml) 7264121
1 ea.
A6250
Cutimed® ACUTE 5 %
4.23 oz. (125 ml) 7264122
1 ea.
A6250
1 ea.
A6250
Cutimed® ACUTE 10 % 4.23 oz. (125 ml)
7264123
Suggested HCPCS Code
HCPCS Code listed is only suggested code; other codes may be more applicable depending on
intended product use. Codes are subject to change without notice.
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