Differences in the Inhibitory Effects of a Hydrophobic Skin Protectant on Maceration between Aged and Young Skin.

Maceration is a risk factor for pressure ulcers and incontinence-associated dermatitis, and it leads to impaired barrier function, particularly in aged skin. Appropriate care is required for aged skin, but research on the effects of hydrophobic skin…

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