Causes and strategies for moisture lesions

Bianchi, Janice

Author Janice Bianchi is medical education specialist and honorary lecturer, School of Medicine, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Science, University of Glasgow.

This article has been double-blind peer reviewed

Nursing Times 108(5):p 20-22, January 31, 2012.

Moisture lesions often cause pain and distress. A number of strategies can be adopted to prevent and treat dermatitis associated with urinary or faecal incontinence

In this article…

How to prevent and treat moisture lesions
The causes of incontinence
How to contain urine and faeces

Abstract

Bianchi J (2012) Causes and strategies for moisture lesions. Nursing Times; 108: 5, 20–22. Moisture lesions or incontinenceassociated dermatitis are painful and distressing consequences of prolonged exposure to urine and faeces. They may adversely affect patients’ physical and psychological wellbeing, so minimising damage is a vital part of the nurse's role.

This article outlines their causes and strategies to prevent and treat them, as well as the causes of urinary and faecal incontinence and containment options.