Effectiveness and safety of zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated socks compared to uncoated socks for the prevention of pitted keratolysis: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial study

• Main Authors: Punyawee Ongsri, Charussri Leeyaphan, Pichaya Limphoka, Rungsima Kiratiwongwan, Sumanas Bunyaratavej
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78102
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Pitted keratolysis (PK) and bromodosis have negative impacts on the quality of life especially for military personnel. The antibacterial efficacy and safety of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) make them a suitable additive for textiles. We aim to establish the ability of ZnO-NP-coated...