TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 96. Skin Problems in Amputees A1 - Lyon, Calum C. A1 - Beck, Michael H. A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus PY - 2012 T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintSkin Problems of Amputees at a GlanceSkin problems under limb prosthesis result from: Trauma.Heat.Pressure.Occlusion and maceration.Physical trauma, disturbances of tissue fluid dynamics may cause other distinctive skin changes.Microclimate under prosthesis promotes bacterial and fungal infections.Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis occurs due to materials applied to skin, worn, or used in construction of the prosthesis.Koebner phenomenon may occur in skin under prosthesis.Management: most important are basic hygiene measures.Early medical intervention and collaboration with prosthetist are essential to address problems. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56052698 ER -