Wound CRC Delivers 50% Reduction in Skin Tears by moisturising twice daily Skin Tears can affect people of all ages Skin Tears can become chronic leg ulcers which can lead to amputation Skin Tears are the most common preventable wound A skin tear is a traumatic wound which results from a knock or a fall. Skin tears can affect people of all ages, but they commonly occur on the arms and legs of older adults with fragile skin. New research reveals that the simple and relatively inexpensive application of skin moisturiser twice daily can reduce skin tears by 50% among older adults. It cost 91 cents per day, in moisturiser and time, to reduce skin tears by 50% (and corresponding treatment costs) for residents living in aged care facilities. www.woundcrc.com
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