Conditions like this cause wounds to heal more slowly. Blisters are pockets of fluid or blood on the skin that form after an ...

A couple whose son has a rare genetic skin condition say it is hard to process that a cuddle could "tear his skin". Twenty ...

The appearance of the wound may change ... A petticoat's tight cord or waistband can cause constant friction and pressure on the skin at the waistline, leading to chronic irritation and inflammation.

It is a nonadherent dressing to moist wound beds but adheres ultra-gently to dry skin (Bayer Health Care Partners, 2000). It conforms well to body contours without causing friction. This dressing ...