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Skin care after stroke — dryness, itching, and pressure-risk routine (Advanced)

Advanced skin-care course: daily moisturizing routine, itch triggers, skin checks in numb areas, and when to seek care for infection or pressure injury

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Build a daily skin routine that reduces itching and breakdown
  • Identify common triggers (dry air, soaps, wetness)
  • Perform skin checks in numb/weak areas
  • Recognize red flags for infection or pressure injury

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Moisturizing after bathing can reduce dryness and itching.

Question 2

2. A helpful routine step is…

Question 3

3. Red flag is…