And no matter how frequently you shed tears, you might be wondering if crying is good for your skin, too. As it turns out, practicing certain habits both during and after crying can make a ...

Aging skin decreases in elasticity, decreasing in strength, making it prone to potential tears. Fragile skin of the elderly may be more susceptible to tearing depending on medication ...

Q: What can we do better to prevent and treat skin tears? A: A skin tear is a traumatic wound resulting from separation of the epidermis (top layer) from the dermis (underlying layer). The aging ...

Micro-tears are tiny, often invisible injuries that occur on the skin’s surface when the protective barrier is compromised. These small fissures can result in discomfort, sensitivity ...

These pesky skin tears can be a huge pain. Here’s what to do if you get one, and how to prevent hangnails in the first place. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline ...

In our Daily Dose, a viewer tells us they seem to be having a lot of skin tears now that they're older. Dr. Lacy Anderson explains what they could do at home to help the tears heal. "As we get ...

Prevention of and assessment for pressure ulcers and skin tears are the responsibilities of the client, family, caregivers, and the health care team. Prevention will avoid discomfort ...

What can we do to prevent skin tears in our nursing facility? Skin tears are most common in the elderly as a result of thinning of skin that occurs with age. Certain conditions, such as chronic ...