For many patients, dressings are an integral part in their daily routine. However, the application and removal can have a negative effect on the skin, due to the adhesive. In addition to unnecessary pain, skin damage caused by a dressing can also increase the risk of infection, result in a larger wound and delay healing. This is especially true for fragile and compromised skin.
Older patients are an ever-growing group whose ageing skin is becoming more fragile.
Infants’ skin is not yet fully developed and is therefore extra sensitive.
Due to the regular usage of certain medications, patients’ skin can become compromised and sensitive as a result.
Patients who require frequent dressing changes often have compromised skin, increased by additional adhesive-related injuries.
Certain diseases may cause patients’ skin to become fragile and sensitive.
Fragile, aging and compromised skin has special needs when it comes to dressings. It requires a solution that protects the skin integrity and avoids adhesive-related injuries. Leukoplast offers the perfect everyday answer to gentle plaster application and removal for sensitive skin.
Dressings play an important part in health professionals’ daily medical care routine. Their patients with fragile, aging or compromised skin require particular attention and gentle care.
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Absorbent wound dressing for sensitive or fragile skin
Atraumatic wide area fixation for dressings or devices on fragile or compromised skin.
