Skin Moisture
Skin moisture is a key external factor in pressure ulcer development. The sources of skin moisture that may predispose the skin to breakdown include perspiration, urine, faeces and fistula or wound drainage.
About Skin Moisture
Excessive moisture may lead to maceration. Increases may be due to the slight increase in friction that occurs with light sweating or to the increase in bacterial load resulting when alkaline sources of moisture neutralise the protection provided by the normal acid mantle of the skin.
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