Skin Injuries Associated with Moisture: Dermatitis Associated with Incontinence (Iad)

Authors

  • F Palomar Llatas Ulcer Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia Author
  • J Zamora Ortiz Hartmann Chair of Integrity and Skin Care. Catholic University of Valencia Author
  • D Palomar Albert University Clinics. Catholic University of Valencia Author
  • E Castellano Rioja University Clinics. Catholic University of Valencia Author
  • V Clausell Català Valencia University and Polytechnic Hospital La FE Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JMCN/2021(2)115

Keywords:

Skin Injuries, Moisture, Dermatitis

Abstract

Both the skin of newborns and the elderly have a structure and composition that makes it weaker and more susceptible to damage from friction and external aggressions. It is approximately 60% thinner than that of the adult and has a smaller amount of hair. In addition, the functions of the stratum corneum are diminished, there is less cohesion between the dermis and the epidermis, less sebaceous and sweat production, and the pH they present is neutral.

Author Biographies

  • F Palomar Llatas, Ulcer Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia

    F Palomar Llatas, Ulcer Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia, Spain.

  • J Zamora Ortiz, Hartmann Chair of Integrity and Skin Care. Catholic University of Valencia

    F Palomar Llatas, Ulcer Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia, Spain.

  • D Palomar Albert, University Clinics. Catholic University of Valencia

    F Palomar Llatas, Ulcer Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia, Spain.

  • E Castellano Rioja, University Clinics. Catholic University of Valencia

    F Palomar Llatas, Ulcer Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia, Spain

  • V Clausell Català, Valencia University and Polytechnic Hospital La FE

    F Palomar Llatas, Ulcer Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia, Spain.

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Published

2025-11-22

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): Volume 2 Issue 2

Section

Articles