Skin Care

Intertriginous dermatitis (ITD), also referred to as intertrigo, is an inflammatory condition that affects opposing skin surfaces and can occur anywhere on the body where two surfaces are in contact. ...

By Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA, CLTC Being an independent wound care education consultant in long-term care, I get a lot of questions regarding moisture-associated skin damage (MA...

by Heidi H. Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON "If a patient is cold, if a patient is feverish, if a patient is faint, if he is sick after taking food, if he has a bed sore, it is generally the fault not...

By Heidi Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." – Charles Dicken When Charles Dickens wrote this introduction to his Victorian-era novel, A Tale of T...

by Heidi H. Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 17,000 lawsuits related to pressure ulcers (PUs) are filed annually in the United Sta...

By Susan Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP The subject of my previous blog on skin assessment was interview; here in part 2, we will look at the elements of observation. Interviewing clients and signifi...

by the WoundSource Editors The skin is the largest organ of our body, covering 18 square feet and weighing approximately 12 pounds. Despite positive characteristics, the skin is always susceptible ...

By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS Radiation is used to kill cancer cells. Unfortunately, radiation does not discriminate between cancer cells and healthy cells. Skin cells are particular...

by the WoundSource Editors Those working with at-risk populations must be aware of how to address the skin care needs of our patients and prevent pressure ulcers and injuries. At-risk populations, ...