Getting To Know Skin Integrity Disorders, Diabetics

YOGYAKARTA - The skin, as the largest organ of the human body, has an important role in protecting the body from various threats. However, skin integrity disorders can occur due to various factors, ranging from chronic illness to physical trauma.

This disorder not only causes aesthetic problems, but can also interfere with a person's quality of life and health.

This article will discuss in-depth aspects of skin integrity disorders, ranging from causes, symptoms, to prevention and treatment efforts.

Damage to the skin layer, both epidermis and dermis, is known as a skin integrity disturbance. This condition can cause open wounds that often occur in diabetic mellitus, especially in the leg area.

This wound, called diabetic ulcus, is generally caused by a combination of factors such as neuropathy (neural damage), excessive pressure, and deformity in the legs.

Before continuing, also read the article that discusses How Many Times Diabetics Must Check Blood Sugar, This Is The Doctor's Advice

Reporting from The Department of Health page Victorian Government, identification and assessment of skin integrity risks generally refer to the same process, namely to identify patients who are at risk of experiencing skin problems or who already have skin problems.

The results of screening or assessment are used to inform the implementation of prevention and management strategies.

Diagnosis of skin integrity disorders and early recognition allows rapid intervention. To that end, implementing a preventive plan for the risk of skin integrity disorders can help prevent further complications, including discomfort and infection.

Disorders of skin and tissue integrity can be caused by various factors. Internal factors such as blood flow disorders, nutritional imbalance, nerve damage, hormonal changes, and aging processes can weaken the skin.

In addition, there are external factors such as physical trauma, exposure to harmful chemicals, extreme temperatures, and excessive moisture also contribute to skin damage.

Finally, lifestyle factors such as lack of movement and lack of knowledge of skin care can exacerbate this condition. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, can also increase the risk of skin integrity disorders.

In detail, skin integrity disorders can be caused by the following:

Generally, patients with this disorder will report some complaints such as:

In addition, the changes that occur in the skin as we age can affect its integrity, and make it more susceptible to damage and a higher risk of being exposed to pressure and torn skin.

Changes in the skin itself include mechanical, geometric, physiological and repair properties, as well as transport and thermal properties.

Nervous damage can trigger various complications that interfere with skin integrity. According to research by Rudy and Richard (2014), motor neuropathy, for example, can cause muscle atrophy, leg deformity, and leg mechanics changes.

Motor Neoropathy can lead to uneven pressure redistribution on the legs, thereby increasing the risk of ulcus.

In addition, sensory neuropathy can reduce sensitivity to pain and discomfort, so individuals tend not to be aware of repeated trauma in the legs.

Lastly, autonomous nerve damage can cause a decrease in sweat production, making the skin drier and susceptible to bacterial infections.

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