Abrasion: A scrape, minimal bleeding with possible intense pain. A wound where the top layer of skin is removed, usually with very little bleeding.
Burn: An injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation.
Cellulitis: An infection of the skin that is characterized by swelling and tenderness with redness, swelling and tenderness.
Dermatologic/Rash: An area that has a change in the skin which affects its appearance or texture. It may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, dry, cracked or blistered, swell and may be painful.
Diabetic Ulcer: A breakdown of the skin on an area of the foot. An ulcer can develop quickly and may be painful and difficult to heal.
Laceration: A cut, tear or ragged opening in the skin caused by an injury or trauma.
Pressure Ulcer: Bedsores, also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are caused by prolonged pressure or rubbing on vulnerable areas of the body.
Radiation Injury: Damage to the body caused by ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation (IR) is given off by the sun, X-ray machines, and radioactive elements.
Skin Tear: A traumatic wound occurring principally on the extremities of older adults as a result of rubbing and/or tearing forces.
Stoma: A surgically created opening from an area inside the body to the outside, such as a colostomy.
Surgical Wound (non-healing): Caused by having surgery that is having difficulty closing.
Trauma: A physical injury or wound caused by an external force or violence.
Vasculitic: Inflammation of a vessel of the body.
Venous Ulcer: Any open wound, usually in the legs, caused by decreased blood flow or circulation.