Skin tears anno 2022: An update on definition, epidemiology, classification, aetiology, prevention and treatment

What is it about?

People with skin vulnerability are at increased risk for a range of skin injuries, with skin tears being one of the most common conditions.1 Throughout life, there are periods of increased skin vulnerability, making people more susceptible to a variety of skin injuries.2 The aim of this article is to provide a review of the scant but emerging evidence base on the epidemiology, aetiology, classification, prevention and treatment of skin tears.

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