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The importance of the skin barrier in managing periwound areas

20 January 2011

<p>The skin is the largest of the body’s organs and provides an immediate barrier between the internal tissues and the environment. It protects the body from the effects of temperature and chemical and microbial attack. At the same time as preventing harmful substances from entering the body, the skin also prevents the loss of nutrients. This article explains how the skin’s structure helps to protect the body.</p>

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