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4-Part Series
SCI Skin Care Series
Everything you need to know about protecting, inspecting, and caring for your skin after spinal cord injury — from understanding the basics to managing pressure injuries and skin conditions.
4
Articles
13+
Skin Conditions
6+
Treatment Methods
2×
Daily Skin Checks
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After spinal cord injury, your skin becomes one of the most important systems to understand and actively protect. This four-part series covers everything — from how SCI changes your skin, to identifying conditions early, to treating pressure injuries at every stage.

Article 1

SCI Skin Care Series
Understanding Your Skin After Spinal Cord Injury
Your skin has changed — and understanding why is the first step to protecting it.

2
Skin Layers

4+
Key Changes

↓
Collagen

ANS
Nerve System

Skin Basics
Nervous System
Sweating After SCI
Friction & Shearing
Calluses
📖 ~2,500 words  ·  12 min read

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Article 2

SCI Skin Care Series
Common Skin Conditions After Spinal Cord Injury
Reduced sensation means skin conditions can go unnoticed — and untreated — longer than usual.

13+
Conditions

2×
Daily Checks

↓
Sensation

Early
Detection

Acne & Athlete’s Foot
Dermatitis
Skin Cancer
Shingles & HSV
Psoriasis
📖 ~2,800 words  ·  13 min read

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Article 3

SCI Skin Care Series
Pressure Injury After Spinal Cord Injury: Understanding, Staging & Treatment
Pressure injuries begin where you can’t see them — know every stage and every treatment option.

4
Stages

6+
Treatments

911
Sepsis

0
Pressure Allowed

Staging I–IV
Assessment
Debridement
NPWT
Sepsis Warning
Recovery Protocol
📖 ~3,500 words  ·  17 min read

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Article 4

SCI Skin Care Series
Wound Care & When to Seek Help
Knowing how to care for a wound — and when it needs professional attention — can be the difference between recovery and serious complication.

5
Warning Signs

24h
Act Within

Team
Care Support

Daily
Routine

Wound Cleaning
Dressing Types
Infection Signs
When to Call
Care Team Roles
📖 ~3,000 words  ·  14 min read

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