How is moisture-associated skin damage treated?
Keeping the patient clean and dry, changing underpads or briefs after soiling, and using barrier creams or ointments are usually all that is required for moisture-associated dermatitis to resolve. It is helpful to keep the individual off the affected area to promote dryness and reduce potential friction.
What is the best treatment for moisture-associated skin damage?
Topical therapies such as skin barrier powders, pastes or rings can be used to absorb moisture under the skin barrier, provide an additional physical barrier, reduce existing irritation, and allow for proper adhesion of the solid skin barrier.
What are the four types of moisture-associated skin damage?
Multiple conditions may result in MASD; 4 of the most common forms are incontinence-associated dermatitis, intertriginous dermatitis, periwound moisture-associated dermatitis, and peristomal moisture-associated dermatitis.
How would you describe moisture-associated skin damage?
The term moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) delineates a spectrum of injury characterized by the inflammation and erosion (or denudation) of the epidermis resulting from prolonged exposure to various sources of moisture and potential irritants (eg, urine, stool, perspiration, wound exudate, and ostomy effluent).
How do you treat moisture lesions?
Regularly clean the area using a cleanser that is pH balanced. Pat the skin dry and avoid friction to the skin. Change clothes and bed linen regularly to keep the skin cool and dry. Apply a barrier film to protect the skin from moisture.
What damage can incontinence do to the skin?
Prolonged contact of the skin with urine or faeces leads to a specific form of moisture-associated skin damage, known as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). While this is a common condition encountered in all areas of nursing practice, gaps remain in our understanding of the many contributing factors.
What can I put on a moisture lesion?
If damaged skin is continually exposed to moisture, the damage is likely to get worse. Follow the good skin care advice on the previous page. Cleanse, Dry, Moisturise and Protect. Whilst you are in hospital we may use a barrier cream and/or a barrier film to protect your skin and wound from excessive moisture.
What happens if your skin is wet for too long?
Maceration occurs when skin is in contact with moisture for too long. Macerated skin looks lighter in color and wrinkly. It may feel soft, wet, or soggy to the touch. Skin maceration is often associated with improper wound care.
What cream is best for moisture lesions?
Wash and pat dry after every episode of incontinence to remove waste products from skin. Barrier creams have been used for many years to help prevent pressure ulcers and protect from Moisture Lesions….They include;
- Sudocrem.
- Germoline.
- Savlon.
- Drapolene.
What do moisture lesions look like?
A moisture lesion is soreness and blistering where the skin has been exposed to wetness over a long period of time. This wetness can be urine, faeces, sweat or wound fluid. Moisture lesions can vary in size, colour and shape. They often appear as patches of sore skin.
How do you treat skin breakdown from incontinence?
How to treat IAD
- Use gentle linens to clean the area.
- Wash the area with a cleanser that balances your skin’s pH level.
- Add moisture back into your skin with hydrogel or petroleum-based products.
- Protect the area with products containing zinc oxide.
- Wear absorbent or containment pads to help manage any urine leakage.
