Aging skin decreases in elasticity, decreasing in strength, making it prone to potential tears. Fragile skin of the elderly may be more susceptible to tearing depending on medication, comorbidities, ...

Skin tears are a prevalent and challenging form of acute wound among older adults, arising primarily from the intrinsic fragility of ageing skin. As the epidermis and dermis undergo physiological ...

Skin tears can become chronic wounds if they are not treated appropriately, and are a growing problem as the number of older people increases. Abstract The ageing population means nurses in all care ...

Last week, with the help of Hoyt Stone, a physician assistant who is trained as a wound care specialist for skilled nursing facilities, I responded to a reader’s concern about the skin tears her ...

Skin conditions can creep up on you, especially as you age, but as with most things, prevention is better than a cure. Whether you’re caring for someone prone to skin irritations or have ageing skin ...

A study examined and defined risk factors that lead older adults to experience skin tears in nursing homes. The report was published Thursday in Scientific Reports. Skin tears are wounds that are ...

These pesky skin tears can be a huge pain. Here’s what to do if you get one, and how to prevent hangnails in the first place. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline ...