Optimizing Periwound Skin Integrity: A Structured Approach to Prevention and Management
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Periwound skin integrity is a fundamental component of successful wound management. Although MASD remains one of the most common causes of periwound deterioration, skin breakdown is often multifactorial and may result from excessive moisture, friction, shear, adhesive-related trauma, exudate leakage, and patient-specific vulnerabilities. Preserving skin integrity therefore requires more than moisture management alone.