Skin Care after Spinal Cord Injury

When you lose sensation in part or all of your body after spinal cord injury (SCI), it's difficult, it's sometimes difficult or impossible to know when an area is becoming irritated or is in pain. That's why taking care of your skin is so important. Skin breakdown or pressure sores can happen quickly and can take months to heal. Be diligent with pressure relief and overall skin maintenance will help keep you and your skin healthy.