title: Complex skin changes in chronic oedemas.
abstract: Skin changes can occur in an untreated or inadequately treated lymphoedematous limb over a period of time. These changes occur due to the chronic inflammation that is present in the limb, which increases the proliferation of connective tissue. The time it takes to develop these changes is different depending on the individual. Good skin care can significantly reduce the risk of these skin changes occurring. It is important to educate the patient as to the importance of maintaining a healthy, intact skin. This will significantly reduce the risk of these changes occurring. This article looks at the common skin changes found in lymphoedema, how to identify and treat them.
authors.affiliation: Medi UK. nina.linnitt@mediuk.co.uk
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Linnitt
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing*; D010781:Photography; D017592:Skin Care; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology