Ulcers are a common complication affecting people living with diabetes. Learn what causes diabetic ulcers and how to manage them.
The Skin Preservation Program is a detailed educational resource that shares the clinically proven best practices in skin care with patients and clinicians
Best practices in skin care, including evidence-based measures to prevent, heal and restore skin integrity, are instrumental to improving clinical outcomes
Before beginning treatment of a pressure injury, check this guide to avoid a common error of confusing it with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).
The body is a complex and remarkable machine, and the dynamic process of wound healing is a great example of how our body’s different systems, along with the proper wound care products, work together to repair and replace devitalized tissues. But how, exactly, does our body heal? When the skin is injured, our body sets into… Continue reading How Wounds Heal: The 4 Main Phases of Wound Healing
While some pressure injuries are unavoidable, most can be prevented. An effective way to prevent these injuries is by moving the patient frequently.
Learn about how to maintain skin health when using male external catheters. MECs should be removed daily for cleansing and skin inspection.
Your body uses UVB exposure from sunlight absorbed by your skin to make vitamin D. Experts recommend 5 to 30 minutes of sunlight exposure.