Antihypertensives linked to eczema in older adults, trial finds
By
Kristen Fischer
May 28, 2024
Antihypertensive medications, which are used to treat high blood pressure, are associated with an increased risk for eczema in older adults, a new study finds. The effects were biggest among people who...
Through thick and thin
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 06, 2017
Age, health declines may lead to skin breakdowns, but judicious use of products paired with nutritional and incontinence interventions can lessen the pain
Study pinpoints risk factors for extreme skin fragility in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2021
More than a quarter of older patients examined in a rehab facility were found to have dermatoporosis, or dangerously fragile skin. Four key factors were associated with higher odds of having the condition,...
New skin-healing findings may benefit LTC residents
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2013
French researchers recently identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in maintaining skin cells and skin healing in advanced years. The discovery could lead to new innovations in wound...
Tralokinumab safe, effective for older adults with atopic dermatitis, trial finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 05, 2023
Results of a trial show that tralokinumab is safe, tolerable and effective in older adults to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The drug is already approved for adults who have the condition.
‘Washing without water’ is more efficient and improves outcomes versus traditional bed bathing,...
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 18, 2014
Nursing homes could save money and improve resident skin care by using disposable wash gloves rather than giving traditional soap-and-water bed baths, according to results from a study in the Netherlands.
The changes to end-of-life skin wound classification in the most recent Minimum Data Set update are ultimately a positive for long-term care, but regulatory ambiguity and potential legal concerns still...
New skin protectant can help with incontinence
Feb 07, 2017
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is a new, high-endurance skin protectant designed to stop, reverse and prevent the damaging effects of moderate to severe incontinence associated dermatitis.
Physicians warn of delayed skin reactions to COVID vaccine
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2021
Clinicians should be aware of injection-site reactions that may occur about a week after receiving Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and which may be confused with skin infection, say physicians from Massachusetts...
Silverchair Learning Systems partners with DermaRite Industries
Apr 11, 2012
Silverchair Learning Systems has partnered with DermaRite to provide online skin care courses via Silverchair’s Learning Management System. The partnership offers skin-, and wound care- related information....