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Skin Care Solutions
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Dry Scaly Skin
Clinical Condition:
Dry skin may be pruritic (itchy) and can be due to dehydration of the
skin from the environment, chemicals or disease. The cause must be
determined if the condition fails to respond to treatment.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Skin
Cream
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Skin
Care Lotion
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Emollient Cream
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Barrier
Creams
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Moisturizing Lotions
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Callus
Clinical Condition:
Callus occurs on the feet, elbows and parts of the hands due to repeated
pressure, for example, improperly fitting shoes.
Note: Do not cut, shave or file callus on the feet of a diabetic, the
elderly or persons suspected of having arterial insufficiency. Foot care
should be provided by a podiatrist or person specializing in foot care.
Orthotic shoes may be indicated for diabetic feet.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cream
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Emollient Cream
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Denuded Skin
Clinical Condition:
Loss of the epidermis is caused by exposure to feces, urine, body
fluids, wound drainage or friction. Eliminate the cause if possible.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Barrier
Films
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Peri-tube
Skin Irritation
Clinical Condition:
Peri-tube Skin Irritation is denudement of the skin due to excretions or
post-radiation.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Foam
Dressings
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Barrier
Films
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Incontinence
Clinical Condition:
Utilization of skin care products are intended to prevent / reduce
potential for skin damage. Excess moisture and alkaline pH alter skin
barrier function leaving it vulnerable to chafing, irritation, breakdown
and infection. Fecal incontinence further complicates the problem
putting the patient at even greater risk of breakdown.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Barrier
Creams
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Barrier
Films
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Incontinence Skin Damage
Clinical Condition:
Excess moisture and alkaline pH alter skin barrier function leaving it
vulnerable to chafing, irritation, breakdown and infection. Fecal
incontinence further complicates the problem putting the patient at even
greater risk of breakdown.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Wound
Cleansers
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Barrier
Films
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Maceration
Clinical Condition:
Over-hydrated, whitish-colored tissue due to excess moisture. Commonly
occurs at wound edges, between body folds and with long-standing urinary
incontinence.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Barrier
Films
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Peristomal
Skin Damage
Clinical Condition:
Chemical irritation and skin stripping are the most common skin problems
associated with urinary or fecal ostomies. Skin damage may be prevented
by careful attention to skin preparation and protection.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Barrier
Films
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Tracheostomy Site
Clinical Condition:
Complicated tracheostomy tube sites present a significant challenge to
the clinician and patient. Common problems associated with these
situations include compromised skin integrity from excessive moisture
due to wound drainage, secretions and perspiration as well as pressure
and friction from the tracheostomy collar and tube stabilization ties.
These problems can lead to severe pain as well as increased risk of
wound contamination and infection. Cleanse the site with normal saline.
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Suggested
Products:
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Barrier
Films
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Foam
Dressings
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Trauma from Tapes and Dressings
Clinical Condition:
Adhesive trauma (skin stripping and tension blisters) is one of the most
common problems associated with adhesive use. Many of these injuries are
prevented by careful attention to skin preparation and protection,
choice of tape or dressing, and proper application and removal of tape.
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Suggested
Products:
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Skin
Cleansers
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Soft
Cloth Tapes
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Barrier
Films
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Film
Dressings
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Radiation
Skin Reaction
Clinical Condition:
Approximately 80% of patients undergoing radiotherapy experience some
degree of skin reaction. This is painful, may be pruritic (itchy),
requires dressings and may interrupt radiation treatment.
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Suggested
Products:
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Barrier
Films
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Wound
Cleansers
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