If a skin tear occurs, it should be classified based on the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel ‘s Skin Tear Classification System: Type 1 — No skin loss ...

Skin tears can become chronic wounds if they are not treated appropriately, and are a growing problem as the number of older people increases. The ageing population means nurses in all care settings ...

With the growing number of skin biopsies performed annually for suspected melanoma, a simple, easily understood standardized classification system for melanocytic lesions is increasingly important ...