
41% of the residents in nursing homes and 35% of all patients in acute care environments are affected by incontinence-associated dermatitis (AD), which is one of the most challenging types of MASD.
Skin damage related to moisture (MASD) is caused by prolonged exposure to moisture.

In acute care settings, one out of every seven patients (with an average rate of 13%) is affected by MARSI3.
Medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) refers to skin damage caused by improper selection, application or removal of medical adhesives.

Patients with IAD have a 4-fold higher risk of developing sacral PU due to hospital-acquired infections compared to those without IAD.
Pressure ulcers (PU) are caused by mechanical forces such as pressure, friction and shear, and increased moisture further raises the risk of their development.