How to Manage Skin Tears in Older Adults

As we age, our skin condition also changes quietly. Compared with the elasticity and firmness of youth, it has gradually lost its vitality and vitality. Dry, loose, and bruised skin seems to be a common problem in the lives of the elderly. This kind of skin condition makes the incidence of skin tears high among the elderly. Once it occurs, if it is not treated in time, the consequences may be quite serious.

Why is the skin of the elderly so fragile?

This is actually closely related to their life experiences and physiological changes. The effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight and harmful environments have made people over the age of 80 the hardest hit by skin tearing problems. As we age, the dermis and epidermis of the skin gradually become thinner, and the skin's firmness and elasticity are naturally greatly reduced. In addition, weakened blood circulation leads to insufficient oxygen supply to skin cells and reduced collagen production, further exacerbating the problem of dry skin.

Skin tears are more than just a cosmetic problem for the elderly. Once it occurs, the risk of infection increases, especially for older adults with diabetes and thyroid-related conditions. Therefore, the management of skin tears in the elderly is particularly important.

Which dressing should be used to reduce the occurrence of such problems?

Since the skin of the elderly is more fragile, ordinary tapes will cause secondary damage to the wound. Therefore, it is recommended to use Medical Silicone Tape, a tape containing silicone ingredients, which is an ideal choice to solve this problem. It can provide a moist environment for wounds and promote the growth and repair of skin cells. It is very suitable for patients with poor, sensitive, fragile skin or who need to change dressings on the same skin site.

Of course, in addition to these special treatment methods, conventional wound treatment methods are also very necessary. For example, you need to stop bleeding, clean the wound, dress the wound, and change the dressing regularly, while also paying close attention to the risk of infection. Each step is crucial and together ensures that the wound heals smoothly.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: January 20, 2023