Reducing the risk of skin pathologies in diabetics by using copper impregnated socks

Borkow, Gadi; Zatcoff, Richard C.; Gabbay, Jeffrey

doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2009.02.050

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“…Hence, there is scope to develop new methods for the synthesis of NPs which should be required less drastic reaction condition, inexpensive reagent, and eco-friendly. In recent years, copper (Cu) NP have attracted much attention of researchers because of its application in wound dressings and biocidal properties [3,4] potential industrial use such as gas sensors, catalytic process, high-temperature superconductors, and solar cells [5][6][7]. In literature, the CuNPs are synthesized from vapor deposition [8], electrochemical reduction [9], radiolysis reduction [10], thermal decomposition [11], chemical reduction of Cu metal salt [12], and room temperature synthesis using starch and hydrazine hydrate [13].…”

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Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticle From Passiflora Foetida Leaf Extract and Its Antibacterial Activity

Renganathan

Fatma²,

Kalainila³

et al. 2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: Development of green nanotechnology is generating interest of researchers toward eco-friendly biosynthesis of nanoparticles (NPs). In this study, biosynthesis of stable copper (Cu) NPs was done using Passiflora foetida leaf extract. Materials and Methods:First, we prepared leaf extract of Passiflora foetida in deionized water. This extract added to 20 mMol of Cupric sulfate solution, and we observed the change in color of the solution from colorless to colored solution; this indicates that there is a formation of CuNPs.Results: These biosynthesized CuNPs were characterized with the help of ultraviolet visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The spectroscopic analysis of synthesized CuNPs showed the maximum absorbance at 350 nm indicating the presence of biosynthesized CuNPs in the reaction mixture. Conclusion:It was observed that the P. foetida leaf extract can reduce Cu ions into CuNPs within 8-10 minutes of reaction time. Thus, this method can be used for rapid and eco-friendly biosynthesis of stable CuNPs.

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Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticle From Passiflora Foetida Leaf Extract and Its Antibacterial Activity

Renganathan

Fatma²,

Kalainila³

et al. 2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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“…These products have been tested in numerous safety trials and found to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating [30,31]. Wearing socks impregnated with the copper oxide particles has been demonstrated to increase the skin elasticity in a double blind placebo controlled trial [32], and the use of such socks by diabetic individuals and soldiers has been hypothesized to protect their feet [33,34]. Similarly, in several clinical trials, it has been demonstrated that sleeping on pillowcases containing copper oxide particles reduces facial wrinkles and fine lines [35,36].…”

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Facial Skin Lifting and Brightening Following Sleep on Copper Oxide Containing Pillowcases

Borkow

Elı́as

2016

Cosmetics

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Abstract:Copper plays a key role in many of the physiological processes that occur in the skin. Previously it was found that sleeping on pillowcases impregnated with microscopic copper oxide particles results in reduction of wrinkles and fine lines. In the current study, it was examined if sleeping on copper oxide impregnated pillowcases results also in skin lifting and skin brightness. A four week, double blind, randomized study was performed, during which 45 women, aged 37-54, slept on copper oxide containing pillowcases (test group, n = 23) or on control pillowcases without copper oxide (control group, n = 22). Facial and eye skin surface was measured using an F-ray 3D measurement system and surface analysis was conducted using Image-pro ® plus. Skin brightness was measured using a tristimulus colorimeter. Sleeping on the test pillowcases resulted in statistically significant skin lifting on the cheek area (p = 0.039) and eye area (p = 0.001) after four weeks of use as compared to baseline. The mean skin brightness in those sleeping on the test pillowcases increased after two (p = 0.024) and four weeks (p = 0.008). No statistically significant changes occurred during the study in the study participants using the control pillowcases. Statistically significant differences between both groups were recorded at two and four weeks for skin brightness and skin lifting, respectively. In conclusion, sleeping on copper oxide containing pillowcases results in facial skin lifting and brightness of the skin.

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“…CuNPs have been shown to inhibit the germination of microorganisms and to exhibit antiviral properties [38]. Also, CuNPs have been used in face masks, wound dressings and socks to capitalize on these biocidal qualities [39].…”

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confidence: 99%

Current approaches of managing microbial diseases: focus on nanosciences technique

Sayed¹,

El-Ansary²

2015

J Coast Life Med

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Reducing the risk of skin pathologies in diabetics by using copper impregnated socks

Cited by 108 publications

References 32 publications

Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticle From Passiflora Foetida Leaf Extract and Its Antibacterial Activity

Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticle From Passiflora Foetida Leaf Extract and Its Antibacterial Activity

Facial Skin Lifting and Brightening Following Sleep on Copper Oxide Containing Pillowcases

Current approaches of managing microbial diseases: focus on nanosciences technique

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