Describe what to look for when assessing the skin

Tissue viability risk assessments are mostly carried out by observation. Therefore, a pair of keen eyes with understanding of healthy skin is needed for the procedures. What to look for when assessing skin are described here in below –

·         Intact or freckled

·         Dryness, moist or well hydrated

·         Existing skin condition or skin disease

·         Colour such as redness or normal

·         Any inflammation of skin

·         Existing bruises, blisters and sores

By Md Foisal Miah Talukdar