Skincare Study Reveals Encouraging Results for Battling Skin Breakdown

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (March 11, 2014)—Skin plays an important role in infection prevention. As the body’s largest organ, experts say healthy skin contributes to the prevention of skin breakdown. With approximately 1.5 million skin tears occurring among adults in long-term care settings, and more than 2.5 million people developing pressure ulcers each year in the United States, a new study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing reveals encouraging results for vulnerable populations battling these conditions.