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Smith & Nephew (2019a) Review of Certificate of Analysis for Proshield Foam & Spray Incontinence Cleanser. RD/19/024 Traditional soap and some cleansers require water to rinse but PROSHIELD ◊ Foam and Spray Skin Cleanser requires no rinsing (Flynn and Williams, 2011; Ling, 2011; Wall and Vernon, 2016) or the use of a separate moisturiser when used with PROSHIELD ◊ PLUS Skin Protectant and therefore has the potential to reduce the number of steps needed in the skin care regimen of a person with incontinence. Flanagan M (2020) Incontinence-associated dermatitis 2: assessment, diagnosis and management. Nurs Times [online] 116(4): 40-44Effective prevention and management of moisture lesions and IAD without needing a moisturises, when used with PROSHIELD PLUS 1-3

A reduced number of steps in the skin-care regimen of a patient following an episode of incontinencePROSHIELD PLUS Skin Protectant range is formulated for use as part of a skin care regime against moisture-related skin damage such an incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers on both intact & injured skin. 1-5 Flynn and Williams (2011) undertook a small user evaluation in an elderly group of patients who had skin damage following incontinence. They found using PROSHIELD ◊ Skin Care in conjunction with effective pressure ulcer prevention and management resulted in improved skin condition. Wall L, Vernon T (2016 ) Launch of a skin care regime to reduce the incidence of moisture associated skin damage. Poster presentation, Tissue Viability Society (TVS) conference, UK A reduction in pain and discomfort that is achieved by maintaining skin pH (Smith and Nephew, 2019a) and moisture barrier function (Shah et al, 1995) PROSHIELD Plus Skin Protectantshould be gently smoothed over the area of intact or injured skin; do not rub in as this may cause friction. The product will leave a visible barrier on the surface of the skin and is suitable for daily use. Answers to frequently asked questions