An unfortunate reality of medical adhesives is the number of allergic reactions experienced by patients. Many medical adhesives feature a…
Whenever adhesive tapes are used in a medical situation there is a risk of skin damage. This is especially true…
Contact dermatitis is a common ailment that comes with chronic wound care. It’s a major issue that patients and caregivers…
Preventing Skin Reactions to Glucose Monitors and Pumps Continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps have dramatically changed the way patients…
Skin irritation and dermatitis due to the adhesives used on glucose monitoring systems can be resolved and eased by understanding…
Infected wounds are a constant clinical challenge. Broken skin offers microorganisms an entry point into the bloodstream. Likewise, an infected…
Contact dermatitis is a major concern for health care professionals involved in wound management. The condition can have a significant…
If you suffer from allergies to latex, adhesives, or other common materials used in wound dressings, there are ways to…
Determining the cause of tape sensitivity Wound care recommendations generally focus on the wound bed and wound borders. However, healthcare…
Contact dermatitis can be detrimental to the wound healing process. The increased pain, risk of infection, and delayed wound healing…