Skin damage caused by moisture 
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) is damage caused to the skin by repeated or continuous exposure to moisture. There are four common types of MASD: 
1. Dermatitis caused by contact and abrasion of two skin surfaces together (ITD).
2. Skin dermatitis related to incontinence. 
3. Dermatitis associated with moisture around the wound.
4. Dermatitis associated with ostomy bag moisture.
For each of these four types of skin damage, prolonged exposure to moisture can not only lead to redness and inflammation, but can also lead to abrasion and/or infection of the skin.  

Non-burning moisture damage: perspiration  
Skin-to-skin or skin-to-device inflammation related to sweating, friction, and bacterial/fungal bioburden. Features include erythema, pruritus, wetting, erosions, and odor (satellite-shaped lesions may be seen). 

Interventions: 
1. Assess and treat the cause. 
2. Gently clean skin folds daily using a no-rinse cleansing foam with a normal pH (Zitan Foam). 
3. Dry the skin surface gently without causing abrasion or let the skin surface dry with air flow. 
4. Place a double-layer sterile gauze in the skin folds or under the medical device.
5. It should be about 5 cm of the gauze outside the skin fold and exposed to the air. 
6. Record the date of application of sterile gas. 
7. Move it if needed. 
8. Replace if contaminated with urine, feces or blood. 
9.Throw away after 5 days.

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