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Risk Factors and Causes of Dry Skin Development-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors and causes of dry skin development as follows: Cold weather: Winter climates with low atmospheric temperatures lower the humidity in the air. The low humidity dries the air and draws the moisture out from the skin. This results in drying of skin with breakdown and rashes. Dry indoor heat: We tend to spend more time indoor during winter and use indoor heating to keep ourselves comfortable. But indoor heat [...]

Management Measures for Control of Stasis Dermatitis-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on management measures for control of statis dermatitis as follows: Avoid using any strong soaps and cosmetic products on the irritated skin, which can help ease the irritation and promote healing. Avoid changing moisturizers, oils, soaps, and shampoos frequently and continue with items that appeal to the nature of skin. Soaking the irritated skin in warm oatmeal bath daily for 15 minutes, pat drying the skin gently, and applying gentle moisturizer can [...]

Management Measures for Control of Stasis Dermatitis-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on management measures for control of statis dermatitis as follows: Proper trimming of the nails can help prevent excessive scratching of skin and irritating it further. Having mittens on can also help prevent irritation of skin from the nails. Covering the affected skin with gentle cotton dressing can also help protect the skin from worsening of skin condition due to irritation and continued scratching. Individuals with history of congestive heart failure must [...]

Management Measures for Control of Stasis Dermatitis-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on management measures for control of statis dermatitis as follows: In individuals with history of varicose veins, maintaining legs in the dependent posture for extended periods of time, such as, during prolonged walking, sitting, or standing, can result in stasis. This is due to gravity acting in the downward direction, resulting in increased fluid accumulation in the lower extremities. Avoiding prolonged periods with legs in dependent posture and frequent changes in position [...]

Management Measures for Control of Stasis Dermatitis-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on management measures for control of statis dermatitis as follows: Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition caused by inadequate drainage and increased accumulation of fluid in any part of the body. As gravity acting in downward direction generally leads to fluid accumulation in the lower extremities, findings of stasis dermatitis are also more commonly noted in the lower extremities. Wearing support and compression stockings can help contain swelling and fluid accumulation in [...]