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Blog article topics: Continence Care, Elderly Patients, Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD), Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD), Nappy Rash, Neonatal & Paediatrics, Palliative or End of Life Care, Tissue Viability & Wound Care
Date: 05 May 2022

It’s important for healthcare professionals and patients alike to be aware of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD). This can occur when the skin is exposed to moisture for long periods of time. That moisture can be from a great many sources (sweat, urine, saliva, wounds, etc) and can lead to a variety of problems like skin irritation, breakdown and infection.