Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
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Protect<br />
Skin Protectants should<br />
– Act as a “moisture barrier”, , protecting skin from<br />
deleterious effects of exposure to irritants and<br />
excess moisture<br />
– Maintain hydration and favorable skin’s s normal<br />
transepidermal water loss (TEWL)<br />
– Avoid maceration when left on for prolonged<br />
period of time<br />
– Options<br />
Ointment based skin protectants<br />
Liquid acrylates (marketed as a skin barrier)<br />
Gray M. Skin Protectants in the Treatment of Irritant <strong>Dermatitis</strong> In: Sek CK. Advances in Wound<br />
Care, Volume 1. New Rochelle, NY: Mary Ann Liebert, , Inc.
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