Skin Diseases

The association exists to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the care of the skin, hair and nails; provide continuing professional development for its members; support and advance patient care; provide public education on sun protection and other aspects of skin health; and promote a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails.

This fact sheet gives advice and helpful tips on preventing skin breakdown in people who can't change positions by themselves and dealing with bedsores when they develop. It lists cause of skin breakdown, suggests skin care solutions and other ways of preventing pressure ulcers.

This resource will be useful to anyone suffering from a chronic skin condition, skin cancer and other skin disease. It provides contact information and location for support groups in your area.

This resource provides information on prevention, symptoms, risk factors and complications related to bedsores. Treating and coping with bedsores in a health care institution and at home are also addressed.

This website provides medical pictures of common skin diseases and conditions as they appear on different parts of the body. Each skin condition description includes an overview, risk factors and causes, images, self-care recommendations, and information on treatments  and medical procedures.

A very comprehensive and in-depth guide from the NHS in UK that is easy to read. It goes over what pressure ulcers (bedsores are), what are the symptoms, causes, who are at risk and once they have developed, how to care for them and provide relief.