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Be clean and dry!
It is important to make sure that skin is clean and dry. Wet skin can cause what it called maceration, this is when skin gets mooshy due to continual wetness.
Also, bacteria love moist areas of the skin. If a sore were to form in a moist area there is a higher risk of infection!
Since the tail bone and hip bones are of concern for pressure sores it is also important to maintain a clean perineum. If you or your loved one is incontinent prompt cleaning is essential for healthy skin.
Also, bacteria love moist areas of the skin. If a sore were to form in a moist area there is a higher risk of infection!
Since the tail bone and hip bones are of concern for pressure sores it is also important to maintain a clean perineum. If you or your loved one is incontinent prompt cleaning is essential for healthy skin.