{"id":5184,"date":"2026-04-12T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T12:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accesslife.co\/?page_id=5184"},"modified":"2026-04-12T23:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T23:46:52","slug":"common-skin-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/accesslife.co\/en\/common-skin-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Skin Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1492370359\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1313022723\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-62888752\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<style>\n.a2p{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#4A2570 0%,#6B3FA0 55%,#8B5CC8 100%);padding:44px 40px 40px;width:100%;overflow:hidden;}\n.a2p *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.a2p-in{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;}\n.a2p-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.a2p-tag{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#fff;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;white-space:nowrap;}\n.a2p-line{flex:1;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);min-width:20px;}\n.a2p-series{font-size:10px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);white-space:nowrap;}\n.a2p-title{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.a2p-sub{font-size:15px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);line-height:1.65;max-width:600px;margin-bottom:24px;}\n.a2p-stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;}\n.a2p-stat{flex:1;min-width:100px;padding:12px 16px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);}\n.a2p-stat:last-child{border-right:none;}\n.a2p-num{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1;margin-bottom:3px;}\n.a2p-lbl{font-size:9px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;}\n@media(max-width:600px){\n.a2p{padding:32px 20px 28px;}\n.a2p-title{font-size:22px;}\n.a2p-stat{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);flex:0 0 50%;}\n.a2p-stat:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);}\n.a2p-stat:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none;}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"a2p\">\n<div class=\"a2p-in\">\n<div class=\"a2p-row\">\n      <span class=\"a2p-tag\">Article 2 \u00b7 SCI Skin Care Series<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"a2p-line\"><\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"a2p-series\">4-Part Series<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-title\">Common Skin Conditions After Spinal Cord Injury<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-sub\">Reduced sensation means skin conditions can go unnoticed \u2014 and untreated \u2014 longer than usual. Know what to look for, and what to do when you find it.<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-stats\">\n<div class=\"a2p-stat\">\n<div class=\"a2p-num\">13+<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-lbl\">Conditions Covered<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-stat\">\n<div class=\"a2p-num\">2\u00d7<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-lbl\">Daily Skin Checks<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-stat\">\n<div class=\"a2p-num\">\u2193<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-lbl\">Reduced Sensation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-stat\">\n<div class=\"a2p-num\">Early<\/div>\n<div class=\"a2p-lbl\">Detection = Best Outcome<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1492370359 {\n  padding-top: \u201c0\u201d;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c0\u201d;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_2077364525\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:\u201d#E9D5FF\u201d;border-width:\u201c0;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-999502437\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1192365009\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:#475569;\">\n  <a href=\"\/en\/\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;\">Home<\/a><br \/>\n  <span style=\"opacity:.4;\">\/<\/span><br \/>\n  <a href=\"\/en\/today-s-care\/\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;\">Today&#8217;s Care<\/a><br \/>\n  <span style=\"opacity:.4;\">\/<\/span><br \/>\n  <a href=\"\/en\/today-s-care\/skin-care\/\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;\">Skin Care<\/a><br \/>\n  <span style=\"opacity:.4;\">\/<\/span><br \/>\n  <span>Common Skin Conditions<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"margin-left:auto;color:#64748B;font-size:11px;\">\ud83d\udcc5 April 2026 &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; \ud83d\udcd6 ~2,800 words \u00b7 13 min read<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2077364525 {\n  padding-top: \u201c10px\u201d;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c10px\u201d;\n  background-color: \u201d#F7F3FC\u201d;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_48850093\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1566116664\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-534269673\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div style=\"background:#F7F3FC;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-radius:10px;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n<p style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 14px;\">\ud83d\udccb In This Article<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:5px 24px;\">\n<ol style=\"padding-left:18px;margin:0;font-size:13px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;\">\n<li><a href=\"#s1\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Skin Conditions &amp; SCI Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Acne &amp; Athlete&#8217;s Foot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Dermatitis &amp; Calluses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Cancer &amp; Sun Damage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\" style=\"padding-left:18px;margin:0;font-size:13px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;\">\n<li><a href=\"#s5\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Groin Rash, HSV &amp; Shingles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Hives, Psoriasis &amp; Rosacea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Special Considerations for SCI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\" style=\"color:#6B3FA0;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;\">Resources &amp; Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;color:#475569;border-left:4px solid #6B3FA0;padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 44px;font-weight:300;\">Common skin conditions can affect anyone \u2014 but for people living with spinal cord injury, reduced or absent sensation means a rash, infection, or irritation can go unnoticed far longer than usual. Regular, thorough skin inspection is your most powerful tool.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_48850093 {\n  padding-top: \u201c28px;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c28px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1980765886\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1690691542\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-382809313\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s1\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #EDE9FE;margin:0 0 16px;\">Skin Conditions &amp; Spinal Cord Injury<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1E293B;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;\">Common skin conditions can occur in any individual, but people living with SCI face unique challenges in detecting and managing them. Reduced or absent sensation means a rash, infection, or irritation may go unnoticed longer \u2014 making regular skin inspection essential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1E293B;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 20px;\">Rashes or <strong>dermatitis<\/strong> (derm = skin, -itis = inflammation) of all types are extremely prevalent. They can arise from irritants on the skin \u2014 urine, feces, lotions, soap, shampoo, pollen, sweat, or friction \u2014 or from something taken into the body such as food, drinks, medications, or inhaled substances. Anxiety and stress can also produce a rash.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #E2E8F0;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;margin-bottom:8px;\">\ud83e\uddf4<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 4px;\">External Irritants<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#475569;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\">Urine, feces, soaps, lotions, friction from equipment or clothing<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #E2E8F0;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;margin-bottom:8px;\">\ud83d\udc8a<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 4px;\">Internal Triggers<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#475569;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\">Food, medications, inhaled substances, stress or anxiety responses<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #E2E8F0;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;margin-bottom:8px;\">\ud83e\udda0<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 4px;\">Infections<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#475569;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\">Bacterial, viral, or fungal \u2014 able to progress silently without sensation<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#FEF3C7;border-left:4px solid #D97706;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:16px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\n  <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;line-height:1;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#D97706;margin:0 0 5px;\">The SCI Difference<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Without normal sensation to signal discomfort, skin conditions can worsen significantly before they are detected. What might be a minor irritation in someone without SCI can become a serious infection. <strong>Check your entire skin twice daily.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1980765886 {\n  padding-top: \u201c0;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c0;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1402312676\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-587422683\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1815744330\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s2\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #EDE9FE;margin:0 0 16px;\">Acne &amp; Athlete&#8217;s Foot<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:10px;\">\n<div style=\"width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:8px;background:#EDE9FE;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83d\ude23<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#4A2570;margin:0;\">Acne<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 10px;\">Typically appears on the face or back. If surgery is necessary on your back or spine but you have severe acne, <strong>the acne may need to be treated first<\/strong> to avoid risk of internal infection during the procedure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:#6B3FA0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:0;\">Location: Face \u00b7 Back<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:10px;\">\n<div style=\"width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:8px;background:#EDE9FE;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83e\uddb6<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#4A2570;margin:0;\">Athlete&#8217;s Foot<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 10px;\">An itchy, red fungus typically between the toes, caused by sweating or wearing the same shoes daily without airing. In people with SCI, fungus can also appear <strong>in the folds of skin elsewhere on the body<\/strong> \u2014 check all skin folds carefully.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:#6B3FA0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:0;\">Location: Toes \u00b7 Skin Folds<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1402312676 {\n  padding-top: \u201c36px;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c36px;\n  background-color: \u201d#F7F3FC\u201d;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1902044252\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1192419777\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1275930868\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s3\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #EDE9FE;margin:0 0 16px;\">Dermatitis &amp; Calluses<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1E293B;margin:0 0 12px;\">Types of Dermatitis<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:0 0 24px;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;background:#EDE9FE;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:17px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Atopic Dermatitis<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">A long-term rash that is scaly and itchy. Eczema is a well-known example. Can flare repeatedly over time and may be worsened by heat, sweat, or certain fabrics.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;background:#EDE9FE;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:17px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83d\udd90\ufe0f<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Contact Dermatitis<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Develops after skin contact with an irritant \u2014 creating red, itchy, or sore skin. Assistive or positioning equipment is a common trigger in people with SCI. Introduce new equipment gradually and monitor the skin carefully.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1E293B;margin:0 0 12px;\">Calluses<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1E293B;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 14px;\">A callus is a patch of thickened skin that forms from repeated friction \u2014 such as a shoe rubbing your heel, hands from propelling a wheelchair, or elbows from leaning or assistive device contact. With decreased movement, calluses also form when skin is not stimulated to shed old cells naturally.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin:0 0 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background:#EDE9FE;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:20px;margin-bottom:6px;\">\ud83d\udc5f<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;margin:0;\">Heels<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;color:#475569;margin:4px 0 0;\">Shoe friction<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#EDE9FE;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:20px;margin-bottom:6px;\">\ud83d\ude4c<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;margin:0;\">Hands<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;color:#475569;margin:4px 0 0;\">Wheelchair propulsion<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#EDE9FE;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;text-align:center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:20px;margin-bottom:6px;\">\ud83d\udcaa<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;margin:0;\">Elbows<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;color:#475569;margin:4px 0 0;\">Leaning &amp; devices<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#EDE9FE;border-left:4px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:16px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\n  <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;line-height:1;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 5px;\">Callus Care Reminder<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Always reduce calluses slowly \u2014 soak first, then buff gently with a towel. Never use sharp objects. For large or thick calluses, consult a podiatrist. See Article 1 for the full safe reduction guide.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1902044252 {\n  padding-top: \u201c36px;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_824991318\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-129339557\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-847153217\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s4\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #EDE9FE;margin:0 0 16px;\">Skin Cancer &amp; Sun Damage<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1E293B;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 20px;\">Skin cancer can be benign or malignant. Not protecting skin where sensation is decreased significantly raises the risk \u2014 because sunburn can occur without any pain or warning signal reaching the brain.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 6px;\">Basal Cell Carcinoma<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#6B3FA0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:0 0 8px;\">Rarely Life-Threatening<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Usually found on the head, neck, or back. The most common form of skin cancer. Slow-growing and highly treatable when caught early.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-top:3px solid #BE123C;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#7F1D1D;margin:0 0 6px;\">Melanoma<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#BE123C;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:0 0 8px;\">Malignant \u00b7 Act Promptly<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Not common but well known as a serious malignant skin cancer. Overexposure to the sun \u2014 especially through a weakened ozone layer \u2014 increases risk significantly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1E293B;margin:0 0 12px;\">Sunburn<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1E293B;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 14px;\">Sunburn is a burn from sunlight. Typically the skin turns red (first-degree burn). A red rash with blisters is a second-degree burn. Third- and fourth-degree sunburns have been noted in people with SCI who had no sensation warning them of exposure.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin:0 0 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background:#FEF3C7;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-top:3px solid #D97706;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#78350F;margin:0 0 4px;\">1st Degree<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;color:#475569;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\">Red skin \u2014 surface burn<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#FEE2E2;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-top:3px solid #EF4444;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#7F1D1D;margin:0 0 4px;\">2nd Degree<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;color:#475569;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\">Red rash with blisters<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#FFF1F2;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-top:3px solid #BE123C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#7F1D1D;margin:0 0 4px;\">3rd\u20134th Degree<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:11px;color:#475569;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\">Noted in SCI \u2014 no sensation warning<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_824991318 {\n  padding-top: \u201c36px;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c36px;\n  background-color: \u201d#F7F3FC\u201d;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1451719722\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1635813984\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1115515771\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s5\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #EDE9FE;margin:0 0 16px;\">Groin Rash, HSV &amp; Shingles<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:0 0 24px;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;background:#EDE9FE;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:17px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83e\ude72<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Groin \/ Diaper Rash<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Occurs as a response to urine or feces on the skin. Plastic-covered incontinence products that do not allow air circulation create an environment for bacterial growth \u2014 with or without soiled skin. Common in adults using incontinence padding, especially within skin folds while seated. Good hygiene and airing of skin are essential prevention.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;background:#EDE9FE;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:17px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83e\udda0<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"><strong>HSV-1<\/strong> causes cold sores and fever blisters. <strong>HSV-2<\/strong> is a sexually transmitted disease. Both can present with visible skin changes \u2014 report any unusual sores or blisters to your healthcare provider promptly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;background:#EDE9FE;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:17px;flex-shrink:0;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Herpes Zoster (Shingles)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">A viral infection arising from dormant chickenpox. Very painful. A rash develops along the path of a dermatome (nerve pathway) within three days of initial pain or itch. Vaccines are available that can reduce the chance of getting shingles, or reduce the pain and duration if it does occur.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#EDE9FE;border-left:4px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:16px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\n  <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;line-height:1;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 5px;\">Ask About Shingles Vaccination<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Ask your healthcare provider whether you are eligible for a shingles vaccine. It is available for adults and can significantly reduce severity if shingles does develop.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1451719722 {\n  padding-top: \u201c36px;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1628037233\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1596438082\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1453076373\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s6\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #EDE9FE;margin:0 0 16px;\">Hives, Psoriasis &amp; Rosacea<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;margin-bottom:8px;\">\ud83d\udd34<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Hives<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#6B3FA0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:0 0 6px;\">Sudden Onset<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">A breakout rash that appears suddenly from allergens or unknown causes. Can appear anywhere on the body and may resolve quickly or persist.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;margin-bottom:8px;\">\ud83e\uddb5<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Psoriasis<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#6B3FA0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:0 0 6px;\">Knees \u00b7 Elbows \u00b7 Anywhere<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">An itchy red area with thickened skin and silvery patches. Can appear anywhere on the body. Some people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #E9D5FF;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;margin-bottom:8px;\">\ud83d\ude0a<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 3px;\">Rosacea<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#6B3FA0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:0 0 6px;\">Face \u00b7 Cheeks \u00b7 Nose<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">A red rash with visible blood vessels on the cheeks, nose, chin, and sometimes forehead. Primarily affects middle-aged, lightly pigmented women \u2014 but can affect anyone.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1628037233 {\n  padding-top: \u201c36px;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c36px;\n  background-color: \u201d#F7F3FC\u201d;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1906108561\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-328061516\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2002976851\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s7\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#4A2570;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #EDE9FE;margin:0 0 16px;\">Special Considerations for SCI<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1E293B;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 20px;\">Because sensation is decreased or absent after spinal cord injury, many of these conditions may not be felt in the usual way. You may not notice a rash, irritation, or early infection until it has become more serious.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1E293B;margin:0 0 14px;\">Your Daily Skin Check Routine<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin:0 0 24px;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 16px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#6B3FA0;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;\">1<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\"><strong>Check your entire body<\/strong> at least twice a day \u2014 morning and evening.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 16px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#6B3FA0;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;\">2<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Use a <strong>long-handled mirror or your phone camera<\/strong> to check areas that are difficult to see directly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 16px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#6B3FA0;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;\">3<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Look for <strong>skin colour changes, unusual temperature differences, rashes, or any open area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 16px;background:#F7F3FC;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #E9D5FF;\">\n<div style=\"width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#6B3FA0;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;\">4<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\"><strong>Contact your healthcare professional promptly<\/strong> if you detect any change. Early intervention is always more effective than treating an advanced condition.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background:#FFF1F2;border-top:3px solid #BE123C;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#BE123C;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u274c Don&#8217;t Wait<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Assuming that no pain means no problem. Without sensation, serious skin conditions can develop silently and worsen quickly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#EDE9FE;border-top:3px solid #6B3FA0;border-radius:10px;padding:18px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u2705 Act Early<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Report any visual skin change to your care team immediately \u2014 even if there is no pain or discomfort. Early detection is your best protection.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1906108561 {\n  padding-top: \u201c36px;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_2022428405\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-64119694\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1159260850\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"s8\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#4A2570;padding:36px 40px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0 0 18px;\">Resources &amp; Further Reading<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 3px;\">Reeve Foundation Information Specialists<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);margin:0;\">800-539-7309 \u00b7 Monday\u2013Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm ET \u2014 free expert support for people living with paralysis and SCI.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 3px;\">Christopher &amp; Dana Reeve Foundation<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\" style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">christopherreeve.org \u2014 comprehensive resources on SCI health, skin care, and secondary conditions<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 3px;\">American Academy of Dermatology<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\" style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aad.org \u2014 skin condition guides, find-a-dermatologist tool, and sun safety resources<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 3px;\">Your Rehabilitation or Primary Care Team<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);margin:0;\">Contact your physiatrist, occupational therapist, or GP promptly if you notice any skin change \u2014 especially if you have reduced sensation in the affected area.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2022428405 {\n  padding-top: \u201c0\u201d;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c0\u201d;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1658272445\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2038715156\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1675159520\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div style=\"background:#6B3FA0;padding:36px 40px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0 0 18px;\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;\">\n<div style=\"width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:7px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin:0;\">Reduced or absent sensation means skin conditions can develop and worsen without any pain signal \u2014 making daily visual inspection non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;\">\n<div style=\"width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:7px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin:0;\">Rashes can arise from external irritants (urine, friction, equipment), internal triggers (medications, food, stress), or infections \u2014 all require prompt attention.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;\">\n<div style=\"width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:7px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin:0;\">Fungal conditions like athlete&#8217;s foot can appear not only between toes but in any skin fold \u2014 check all folds thoroughly during each inspection.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;\">\n<div style=\"width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:7px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin:0;\">Sunburn can reach second, third, or even fourth degree without sensation warning \u2014 always protect skin from sun exposure regardless of whether you can feel it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;\">\n<div style=\"width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:7px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin:0;\">Check your entire body at least twice daily using a mirror or phone camera. Report any skin change \u2014 colour, texture, temperature, or open area \u2014 to your care team immediately.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1658272445 {\n  padding-top: \u201c0\u201d;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c0\u201d;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_819253017\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-width:\u201c1px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-867533904\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-839838380\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#4A2570;margin:0;\">\ud83d\udcda SCI Skin Care Series \u2014 4-Part Series<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-839838380 > .col-inner {\n  padding: \u201c10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-271327954\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-285400867\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:0 1px 0 0;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;color:#6B3FA0;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 3px;\">Article 1<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:13px;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Understanding Your Skin<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-285400867 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 14px 16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-973408516\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:0 1px 0 0;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;color:#6B3FA0;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 3px;\">Article 2<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:13px;color:#4A2570;margin:0 0 5px;\">Common Skin Conditions<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:12px;background:#6B3FA0;color:#fff;\">You are here<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/accesslife.co\/en\/pressure-sores-injury\/\" class=\"button primary is-smaller\" style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n\t\t<span>Next<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-973408516 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 14px 16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-859386223\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:0 1px 0 0;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;color:#6B3FA0;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 3px;\">Article 3<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:13px;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Daily Skin Care Routine<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-859386223 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 14px 16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-388955136\" class=\"col medium-3 small-6 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p style=\"font-size:10px;color:#6B3FA0;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 3px;\">Article 4<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:13px;color:#1E293B;margin:0;\">Wound Care &amp; When to Seek Help<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-388955136 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 14px 16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_819253017 {\n  padding-top: \u201c0\u201d;\n  padding-bottom: \u201c0\u201d;\n  margin-bottom: \u201c20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_555999408\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:\u201d#E2E8F0\u201d;border-width:\u201c1px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1594915042\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-546925192\" class=\"col medium-\u201c12\u201d large-\u201c12\u201d\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#64748B;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\">For more information, contact the Reeve Foundation Information Specialists at 800-539-7309, Monday\u2013Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm ET &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; 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