Q: What can we do better to prevent and treat skin tears? A: A skin tear is a traumatic wound resulting from separation of the epidermis (top layer) from the dermis (underlying layer). The aging ...

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Aging skin decreases in elasticity, decreasing in strength, making it prone to potential tears. Fragile skin of the elderly may be more susceptible to tearing depending on medication, comorbidities, ...

I recently saw documentation that referred to a category 2b skin tear. What does this mean? In the late 1980s, the Payne-Martin Classification System for Skin Tears was developed to provide a common ...

Skin tears are a prevalent and challenging form of acute wound among older adults, arising primarily from the intrinsic fragility of ageing skin. As the epidermis and dermis undergo physiological ...

Crying is essential for eye health. It’s a natural biological process that helps you express and process pain and emotions. And no matter how frequently you shed tears, you might be wondering if ...