As we approach ISTAP’s World Without Skin Tears Day, we’re answering your #skintears queries: Q: What is the recommended frequency for changing dressings? A: The frequency varies based on clinical indications. Learn more at skintears.org/q-a #WWSTD2024 #SkinTears

We're just two days away from our 3rd Annual "World Without Skin Tears" Day! We're excited to be welcoming attendees from around the world. Where will you be watching from? Register now for FREE at skintears.org/wwstd2024 #WWSTD2024

As we approach ISTAP’s World Without Skin Tears Day, we’re answering your queries about #skintears. Q: Is skin glue recommended for treating skin tears? A: 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate topical bandage, also known as skin glue, can be used for Type 1 skin tears. #WWSTD2024 #SkinTears

Today marks the 3rd annual A World Without Skin Tears Day. The ISTAP event seeks to raise awareness about skin tears and promote effective prevention and management to reduce the number of skin tear cases globally. #skintears #aworldwithoutskintearsday #wwstd2024

**18 April 2024 WORLD WITHOUT SKIN TEARS DAY** The wound care team at KFMC Riyadh are celebrating in style 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏿. Thank you for sharing Ayat AlZayed. We'd love to photos of other activities for #WWSTD2024

World Without Skin Tears Day 2024 starts in just 30 minutes! Don't forget to register online at skintears.org/wwstd2024 and join the conversation on social media using #WWSTD2024

#WWSTD2024! Happening now!

International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) honoured to be presenting the findings of a narrative review on Skin Tears in Mammography on behalf of team Sheba Pradeep Dr Claire Mercer Katy Szczepura, PhD Adeela Khan💚 on #WWSTD2024 great audience

Thank you to Dr Melanie Stephens for raising awareness of risk of skin tears in mammography for our #WWSTD2024 event 👏🏼👏🏻👏🏿 Dr Melanie Stephens 💙 University of Salford International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)

#WWSTD2024 Great question and answer session with our expert speakers 👏🏼👏🏻👏🏿 International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)

We're excited to be moving into our Q&A portion with our panel of expert guest speakers. Thank you to everyone online for asking some fantastic questions, and we thank our speakers for sharing their expertise. #WWSTD2024

Thank you to our guest presenters for sharing your time and expertise! We thank our ISTAP Regional Directors too for providing an update on #SkinTears education, advocacy, & activity their Region. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this year's #WWSTD2024 a success!

This week, 10th – 14th June, 2024, is Legs Matter Week! Earlier this year, ISTAP partnered with Legs Matter to address the role of mild compression in lower leg skin tears. We encourage you to watch the webinar on our website below: skintears.org/webinar-series…

Less than 3 months away! Register for WCET® & ASCN UK Joint Congress in Glasgow, Scotland 28th September - 1st October 2024 wcet-ascnuk2024.com World Council of Enterostomal Therapists® is an Official International Partner of ISTAP since 2021.

Cinthia Viana Bandeira Da Silva, ISTAP Regional Director for Latin America-Portuguese, attended the 4º CONGRESSO PAULISTA DE ESTOMATERAPIA in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday. Cinthia represented ISTAP to more than 1,000 participants who attended the congress: skintears.org/post/istap-in-…

ISTAP is thrilled to welcome our new President, Dr Karen Ousey, appointed at the 2024 Annual General Meeting. Karen moves into the role after serving as ISTAP President-Elect since 2022. Welcome, Karen! Read her full bio at skintears.org/board-member/k…

ISTAP is thrilled to welcome our new President-Elect, Dr. Ray Samuriwo, who was elected at the 2024 AGM. Dr. Samuriwo moves into this role after serving as ISTAP Regional Director for Europe (UK) since 2022. Welcome, Ray! Read his full bio at skintears.org/board-member/d…

🔎 New Research Alert! Just added—brand new 2024 articles on #skintears in ISTAP’s Recommended Reading List! ISTAP Members, make sure to use the Skin Tears Search Terms file to find even more relevant studies. Discover now: skintears.org/articles 🔍📑

We're excited to welcome our new Regional Director North America - USA, Asresash Admassie, MSN-Ed, RN, WCC, COCN, elected at our 2024 AGM! With 12 years of experience in wound and ostomy care, she's a true leader in the field. Welcome, Asresash! Read more: skintears.org/board-member/a…

Please join us in welcoming Prof. Dr. Harikrishna KR Nair as ISTAP's new Regional Director Asia! A leader in many wound care societies & academic institutions, his expertise will help drive ISTAP's mission forward in Asia. Learn more about Prof. Dr. Nair: skintears.org/board-member/p…