title: Protecting perineal skin integrity. Incontinent patients present unique challenges to successful skin care management.
abstract: Improve your understanding of the factors that contribute to perineal skin breakdown in incontinent patients and how to prevent or manage this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
authors.forename: Mikel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ratliff
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Donovan
mesh_terms: D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D010502:Perineum; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents