Equipping Healthcare Professionals for “A World Without Skin Tears Day” – 9 April 2026

Skin tears are more than “just a scratch.” In aged care and community settings, these traumatic wounds can lead to pain, prolonged healing times, and increased risk of infection. With prevalence rates reaching up to 41.2% in long-term care, professional, evidence-based management is essential.

In support of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP), we have developed a practical guide on preventing and managing skin tears for pharmacies, medical supply distributors and healthcare providers. This guide explores how Medstock’s silicone wound care range is specifically engineered to treat skin tears, with products that provide gentle adhesion, atraumatic removal and support for vulnerable tissue.

Inside the Clinical Guide:

• The 2025 ISTAP Update: Master the latest definitions and classification systems.
• Common Causes and Prevention Principles
• The 7-Step Tear Management Algorithm
• Dressing Selection Matrix: How to choose the right silicone solution for low to high exudate.