Moisture-Associated Skin Damage

Question 1

Types of MASD.

Answer 1

1. Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis.
2. Intertriginous Dermatitis.
3. Periwound Moisture-Associated Dermatitis.
4. Peristomal Moisture-Associated Dermatitis.

Question 2

What is Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis?

Answer 2

Chemical irritation when urine/stool comes into contact with the skin - erythema - maceration - painful partial thickness erosions with weepy serous exudate.

Question 3

What is Intertriginous Dermatitis?

Answer 3

Sweat is trapped in skin folds with minimal air circulation - frictional damage on both sides of the fold resulting in inflammation and increased risk of infection.

Question 4

What is Periwound Moisture-Associated Dermatitis?

Answer 4

Excessive production of wound exudate causes skin to become macerated and breakdown.

Question 5

What is Peristomal Moisture-Associated Dermatitis?

Answer 5

Inflammation and erosion of skin related to moisture beginning at stoma/skin junction.

Question 6

Management of MASD (3).

Answer 6

1. Cleanse.
2. Moisturise.
3. Skin Products.