Skin tears, scrapes, and minor injuries that need proper care.

As skin ages or thins from medications, even gentle contact can cause a tear. They’re especially common in older adults and can be surprisingly large and alarming. Most heal well with prompt, correct treatment — the trick is handling the loose skin flap properly and choosing dressings that protect fragile skin instead of damaging it further.

Our clinicians treat the injury and look at why it happened, helping prevent the next one — safer transfers, protective sleeves, skin care, and a careful look at the living space.