11/17/2025
When skin tone isn’t considered, pressure injuries can remain invisible until it’s too late.⏳
In darker skin tones, early signs of pressure injuries can be harder to detect, as a result of this, patients with darkly pigmented skin have been reported to have higher rates of full-thickness pressure ulcer/injury and a higher mortality from wounds.¹
To avoid putting individuals at greater risk of delayed diagnosis and poorer outcomes, healthcare professionals must go beyond visual checks alone, using palpation, listening to patient-reported symptoms and adapting assessment practices to ensure equitable care for all.¹
Swipe below to explore practical, evidence-based tips to support inclusive skin assessments that save skin, dignity and lives. ⤵️
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Reference:
1. Black, J. and Simende, A., "Ten top tips: assessing darkly pigmented skin," Wounds International, vol. 11, no. 3, 27 September 2020, pp. 8-11, , accessed 16 September 2025.