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Why do doctors need to cover open-skin areas with an occlusive dressing?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dressing: A major reason is that open skin is a portal for infection as the skin is no longer functioning well as a barrier in that area. The dressing can help to prevent infection.

Answered 10/23/2017

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