Impact of systemic sclerosis on foot skin hydration: A case-control study
Patients with systemic sclerosis present reduced hydration in specific areas of the foot, particularly in the medial arch. Smoking may negatively influence foot skin hydration. Further research is needed to explore these findings and their implications for podiatric care in patients with SSc.
Authors
- Laura Ramos‐Petersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9349-7751)
- Alba Gracia‐Sánchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9643-4548)
- Esther Chicharro‐Luna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4766-5723)
- Laura García-Cano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0404-138X)
- Gabriel Gijón-Noguerón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4558-3548)
- Sara Zúnica‐García (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6657-7636)
Institutions
- Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx (ES)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (ES)
- Universidad de Málaga (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Tissue Viability
- Published
- 2025-05-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2025.100929
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47