Silicone/Gel Systems and Perspiration

Silicone/Gel Systems and Perspiration

NetRite

We learned in the original 3-S course, and later in the Iceross course, that
perspiration can diminish or cease entirely after a liner, which prohibits air
contact with the skin, is applied to the residuum. It is my current
understanding that the degree to which this phenomenon occurs varies with the
individual; in some cases perspiration may cease entirely almost immediately,
in others there may be a lesser effect.

My questions are:

Among the individuals who recieve silicone or gel liners, about how many
experience some degree of elimination of perspiration? About how many
would report total elimination; how many would report a lesser effect? Is
the effect usually immediate, a matter of hours, days, or weeks? Does the
occurence of this effect vary with the type of material, ie: silicone, or gel
.... and further TEC or Alpha? How predictable is the effect? What
physiological mechanism is responsible for this; does it have name? and what
reporting if any has been done relative to the effect with the amputee
population or with other populations?

Any input, anecdotal or otherwise, will be much appreciated.

Mark Smith, CP
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