Abstract and Introduction Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears, and Dry Skin Assessment of Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears Conclusion References Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears ...

A skin ulcer is a sore or wound on your skin that ... Treatment: Reducing pressure, keeping the area dry, using antibiotics, or surgery in severe cases. Venous ulcers are the most common type ...

Sitting or lying in the same position for too long is a common cause of pressure ulcers. If skin becomes thin, dry or weak due to ageing or disease, pressure ulcers also become more likely. Why are ...