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1 Skin Care Educational Pocket Guide
2 Moisture-Associated Skin Damage Moisture-Associated Skin Damage is the injury to the skin by repeated or sustained exposure to moisture. Intertriginous dermatitis Incontinence-associated skin dermatitis Periwound moistureassociated dermatitis Peristomal moistureassociated dermatitis 1
3 Intertriginous Dermatitis Non-Caustic Moisture Damage: Perspiration Intertriginous dermatitis (ITD) - Inflammation in skin-to-skin or skin-to-device related to perspiration, friction and bacterial/fungal bioburden. Characteristics include erythema, itching, maceration, erosion and odor (possible satellite lesions). 1. Assess and treat the cause. 2. Gently cleanse the skin fold daily with a ph-balanced, no-rinse skin cleanser. (Bedside Care Foam or Bedside- Care EasiCleanse Bath) 3. Pat dry or air dry. 4. Place InterDry Ag in the skin fold or under the medical device. 5. Allow 2 inches to be exposed to the air. 6. Date and initial InterDry Ag. 7. Reposition as needed. 8. Replace if soiled with urine, stool or blood. 9. Discard after 5 days of use. 2
4 Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Caustic Moisture Damage: Stool/Urine Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) Inflammation of the skin that occurs when urine or stool comes into contact with perineal/perigenital area, inner thighs, buttocks, or adjacent skin folds. Characteristics include inflammation and erythema with or without erosion or denudation. 1. Assess and treat cause of incontinence. 2. Use a urinary and/or fecal containment device. Consider using a male external catheter (Conveen Optima) for men. 3. Offer toileting at least every 2 hours, as appropriate. 4. Cleanse skin at time of soiling with a gentle no-rinse cleanser (Bedside-Care Foam). 5. Apply a protective moisture barrier ointment (Critic-Aid Clear or Baza Cleanse & Protect Lotion) to the affected area. 6. Apply a topical antifungal treatment (Critic-Aid Clear AF or Baza Antifungal), if needed. 7. Consider using under pads or briefs that are absorbent. 3
5 Periwound Moisture-Associated Dermatitis Caustic Moisture Damage: Wound exudate Periwound moisture-associated dermatitis Wound exudate has sustained contact with the skin, causing damage. Characteristics include inflammation and erythema with or without erosion. 1. Assess cause of periwound damage. If wound is exuding large amounts of exudate, consider using an absorbent dressing (SeaSorb Alginate or Biatain Foam Dressing). 2. Cleanse the wound at time of each dressing change with a saline-based wound cleanser (Sea-Clens Wound Cleanser). Pat the periwound edges dry. 3. Apply protective skin barrier (Coloplast Prep) to the periwound edges. 4. Let dry and then re-apply. 4
6 Peristomal Moisture-Associated Dermatitis Caustic Moisture Damage: Stoma effluent Peristomal moisture-associated dermatitis Inflammation around a stoma due to sustained contact of stool or urine on the peristomal skin. 1. Assess cause of peristomal damage. 2. Prevent any further damage (i.e., cut ostomy barrier to size, change pouch according to schedule, change pouch immediately for burning or irritation). 3. Gently wash the peristomal skin before applying a new pouching system. Pat dry. 4. If skin is moist and weepy, consider managing with crusting technique (Ostomy Powder and Coloplast Prep). 5
7 IAD vs. Pressure Ulcer Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) Appearance: Spread-out irregular edges. Located in perineal area, inner thighs, buttocks and adjacent skin folds Coloplast. Corp. Used with permission Injury: Starts at the top layer of skin and works inward Cause: Moisture and friction Color: Red or shiny red Odor: Skin may smell of ammonia Depth: Partial thickness damage Tissue: No necrotic tissue Symptoms: Pain and/or itching Treatment: Apply moisture barrier ointment, paste, or cream to prevent skin injury and protect from irritants 6
8 IAD vs. Pressure Ulcer Pressure Ulcer Appearance: Defined area of injury, usually over a bony prominence NPUAP. Used with permision. Injury: Starts NPUAP. on Used the with permision. inside and moves outward Cause: Pressure and shear Color: Red, yellow, brown, black, or purple Odor: Foul smelling when bacteria present Depth: Partial or full thickness damage Tissue: If full-thickness, may have necrotic tissue - slough or eschar Symptoms: Pain and/or itching Treatment: Provide pressure redistribution and moist wound healing dressings 7
9 Candidiasis Yeast Infection 2007 Coloplast Corp. Used with permission. Photography C Ratliff. A yeast infection of the skin caused by candida fungus. Commonly found in warm, moist areas, such as skin folds. Characteristics include small pustules, macerated beefy red rash with satellite lesions. 1. Assess and treat cause. 2. Gently wash with a ph-balanced skin cleanser. (Bedside-Care Foam or EasiCleanse Bath Cloths) 3. Management options: May use a topical antifungal (Micro-Guard powder or Baza Antifungal cream). When incontinence is present: apply antifungal moisture barrier (Critic-Aid Clear AF) For skin folds: use InterDry Ag to eliminate friction, moisture & bacterial/fungal bioburden. 8
10 Xerosis Dry Skin 2007 Coloplast. Corp. Used with permission An abnormal dryness of the skin. Characteristics include dry, scaly, itchy, red skin. May have fissures and cracks. Arms, legs and heels are commonly affected. Pruritis may be present. 1. Assess and treat cause of dry skin. 2. Gently wash with a ph-balanced cleanser (Bedside- Care Foam or EasiCleanse Bath Cloths). 3. Apply moisturizer to skin at least daily and PRN (Sween 24). 4. To exfoliate extremely dry/fissured skin, such as heels use moisturizer with urea and lactic acid (Atrac-Tain Cream). 9
11 Erythrasma A bacterial infection caused by corynebacterium minutissimum. Characteristics include a reddish-brown, slightly scaly patch with sharp borders, occurring in moist areas such as groin, axilla, and skin folds. Pruritis may be present. 1. Assess for cause of skin irritation. 2. Gently wash with a ph-balanced cleanser. (Bedside-Care Foam or EasiCleanse Bath Cloths) 3. Management options: May treat with a topical antibacterial. For skin fold/under medical device: use InterDry Ag to eliminate friction, moisture & bacterial/fungal bioburden. 10
12 Tinea Cruris Jock Itch A fungal infection of the groin, caused by friction and perspiration. Characteristics include an itchy, red, scaly rash which can spread from the groin to the genitals, inner thighs, buttocks and anus. 1. Assess and treat cause. 2. Gently wash with a ph-balanced cleanser. (Bedside-Care Foam or EasiCleanse Bath Cloths) 3. Mangement options: May use a topical antifungal (Micro-Guard powder or Baza Antifungal cream). When incontinence is present: use antifungal moisture barrier (Critic-Aid Clear AF). For skin folds: use InterDry Ag to eliminate friction, moisture & bacterial/fungal bioburden. 11
13 Tinea Pedis Athlete s Foot A fungal infection in the foot. Characteristics include fissuring, maceration, scaling and burning between the toes. 1. Assess and treat cause. 2. Gently wash with a ph-balanced skin cleanser (Bedside Care Foam or EasiCleanse Bath Cloths). 3. Management options: Use InterDry Ag between toes to eliminate friction, moisture & bacterial/fungal bioburden. May use topical antifungals (Micro-Guard powder or Baza Antifungal Cream). 12
14 Pruritis Ani Chronic Itching An intensely itchy rash around the anus caused by exposure to irritants in the stool. Rash is worsened by vigorous use of toilet tissue or scrubbing with soap and water. 1. Assess for cause of skin irritation. 2. Gently cleanse skin after each bowel movement with a ph-balanced, no-rinse perineal/skin cleanser (Bedside Care foam, EasiCleanse Bath cloths or Baza Cleanse & Protect ). 3. Apply skin protectant (Critic-Aid Clear). 13
15 Types of Ostomies Photos All photos courtesy of Stoia Consultants unless otherwise noted.
16 The Coloplast story began back in Elise Sørensen is a nurse. Her sister Thora has just had an ostomy operation and is afraid to go out, fearing that her stoma might leak in public. Listening to her sister s problems, Elise creates the world s first adhesive ostomy bag. A bag that does not leak, giving Thora and thousands of people like her the chance to return to their normal life. A simple solution with great significance. Today, our business includes ostomy care, urology and continence care and wound and skin care. But our way of doing business still follows Elise s example: we listen, we learn and we respond with products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Coloplast develops product and services that make life easier for people with very personal and private medical conditions. Working closely with the people who use our products, we create solutions that are sensitive to their special needs. We call this intimate healthcare. Our business includes ostomy care, urology and continence care and wound and skin care. We operate globally and employ more than 7,000 people. The Coloplast logo is a registered trademark of Coloplast A/S Coloplast Corp. All rights reserved. Coloplast Corp 1601 West River Road Minneapolis, MN USA M1235N 01.11
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