During the aging process, a lot of histology changes happen. The number of collagen and elastin fibers diminish quite dramatic, the papillary layer between the dermis and the epidermis is thinning as well as the dermis and epidermis layer. Also, the volume of subcutaneous fat decreases.
Reskin Medical NV. has developed a new range of innovative products which allow to protect the skin against skin tears.
SKIN
The human skin is an organ that forms a protective barrier against germs (and other organisms), dirt and liquids and keeps the inside of your body inside your body, and keeps what's outside of your body outside. Skin also helps maintain a constant body temperature. Human skin is only about 0.07 inches (2 mm) thick. It is extremely important that the skin stays in optimal condition. Two major causes are responsible for the majority of skin irritation and skin lesions: aging skin and excess of friction.
The human skin is a protective barrier against germs, liquids and dirt, but also many other circumstances put your skin at risk such as excess of friction, shearing forces, urine, … One of the most frequently seen skin lesions is most certainly ‘blistering’. Indeed, how many times we all had a blister on the heel after wearing new shoes? Also deformation of extremities ( hallux ) can lead to painful skin irritation and blistering. Reskin Medical NV. has developed a new range of innovative products which allow to protect the skin.