What are the signs of underlying pressure damage?
- Skin discolouration is a sign on underlying pressure damage. You should remove the source of pressure immediately to prevent further damage and development of a pressure sore.
- Redness is a sign on underlying pressure damage. You should remove the source of pressure immediately to prevent further damage and development of a pressure sore.
- It is unlikely that excessive hair growth is a sign of underlying pressure damage occurring, however, you should continue to observe the skin regularly to detect increased pressure and prevent sores developing.
- If an area appears ‘white’ under pressure, and stays white when the pressure is removed (it is important that you remove the pressure) this is a sign of underlying pressure damage. You should remove the source of pressure immediately to prevent further damage and development of a pressure sore.
- If skin looks normal it is unlikely that there is underlying pressure damage occurring, however, you should continue to observe the skin regularly to detect increased pressure and prevent sores developing.
- It is unlikely that moles and warts are a sign of underlying pressure damage occurring, however, you should continue to observe the skin regularly to detect increased pressure and prevent sores developing.
Page last reviewed: 26 Mar 2021
