Dealing with pressure sores (sore skin)

Pressure sores are wounds that develop when constant pressure or friction on one area of the body damages the skin. There are ways to prevent and treat them.

Causes and prevention of pressure sores

Several things are putting you at higher risk of getting pressure sores. But there are ways to prevent them.

Treatment of pressure sores

A nurse or doctor must examine you when you have a pressure ulcer. They can offer ways of managing and treating a pressure ulcer.

Last reviewed: 
16 May 2023
Next review due: 
16 May 2026