title: Understanding the differences between moisture lesions and pressure ulcers.
abstract: This one-part unit discusses the difference between pressure ulcers and moisture lesions. It explores the causes of these skin problems and highlights the need for patient care plans to reflect the underlying cause of the problem.
authors.affiliation: University of Hertfordshire.
authors.forename: Jacqui
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013546:Sweating; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000150:complications