Can you give some guidance on skin tears? Skin acts as a protective barrier. It provides lipid barriers, maintains the acid mantle, and protects against fluid loss microorganism invasions. Protection ...

Aging skin decreases in elasticity, decreasing in strength, making it prone to potential tears. Fragile skin of the elderly may be more susceptible to tearing depending on medication, comorbidities, ...

What can we do to prevent skin tears in our nursing facility? Skin tears are most common in the elderly as a result of thinning of skin that occurs with age. Certain conditions, such as chronic ...

Wounds Canada publishes new edition with vital information on wound prevention, management, and nutrition for healthcare professionals.

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.

Most people think of wound care as a simple routine: clean the cut, apply something to it, and wait for it to heal. This approach works for very minor injuries, but it often falls short for anything ...

Skin health is critical to whole-patient wellness, and healthcare systems must align their clinical and operational goals to create optimal skin health outcomes. In the U.S., chronic wounds affect ...

Skin tears can become chronic wounds if they are not treated appropriately, and are a growing problem as the number of older people increases. Abstract The ageing population means nurses in all care ...

The treatment of chronic wounds represents a major public health challenge, starting with diabetic foot ulcers which affect ...

An open wound is like a battlefield. On one side are pathogenic microbes, trying their best to sneak into the cozy confines of the body. Standing guard are immune and connective tissue cells, working ...

Aug. 2, 2012 -- An experimental spray-on skin product may help people with chronic leg wounds heal faster and more effectively than available treatments, a new study suggests. People in the study who ...