title: The management of skin tears.
abstract: During the ageing process the layers of the skin start to atrophy; the epidermis becomes thin and fragile, and dermal thickness decreases by 20 per cent (White et al, 1994). This makes skin tears a common problem among older people.
authors.affiliation: AZ St Elisabeth Hospital, Zottegem, Belgium.
authors.forename: Frans
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Meuleneire
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D017592:Skin Care; D014945:Wound Healing; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*