Tag Archive: skin care

Secondary Complications from Spinal Cord Injury

In this article, our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialists lists some of the most common secondary complications and his way of managing said conditions.

Aaron Baker
Thermoregulation

Temperature Roller Coaster: The Ups & Downs Of Thermoregulation

Extreme temperature swings and difficulty with thermoregulation are common after a spinal cord injury. Here are some tips for staying warm (or cool).

Aaron Baker
Does air help wound healing

Skin Care – Living with Paralysis

There is much more to know about the skin when living with a spinal cord injury. Read our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist's article about skin care.

Aaron Baker
Ostomy Skin Care

Ostomy Skin Care Basics – Peristomal Skin

How can you keep the skin under and around your wafer healthy and dry? Read our articles on Ostomy Skin Care Basics for answers on how to keep your skin healthy.

Aimee Sharp
ostomy skin care

Laura’s Number One Ostomy Skin Care Tip | Ask Laura

What is one thing you wish someone had told you about having an ostomy before ostomy surgery? Laura answers with an ostomy skin care tip.

Laura Cox, LPC

Incontinence and Skin Care

Skin care management is critical for people suffering from incontinence. Poorly managed incontinence can create skin irritation and subsequently lead to the formation of pressure ulcers and other complications. A low humidity environment and increased activity all reduce the potential for the development of pressure ulcers. A balanced skin care management program includes choosing the… Continue reading Incontinence and Skin Care

Gina Flores
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