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Which layers of skin are affected by pressure sores?
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All layers : Deep to superficial. But the primary problem is compromise of the vascular supply in the subcutaneous layers and secondarily in the dermis.
Answered 11/23/2012
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All: Pressure sores are complex wounds that commonly involve the entire thickness of the skin even if the surface appears intact.
Answered 9/28/2016
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