Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Practice Exam

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What can increase the risk of dermatitis in certain patients when using skin care products?

Moisturizing agents.
Fragrances and colors.
Hypoxia.
Pressure ulcers.

The correct answer is: Hypoxia.

The correct focus for understanding the risk of dermatitis when using skin care products lies in the role that fragrances and colors play. Fragrances and colors are often included in many skincare and personal care products, and these additives can provoke allergic contact dermatitis or irritant dermatitis in susceptible individuals. When skin care products contain synthetic fragrances or artificial colors, they may trigger a hypersensitive response, leading to inflammation, redness, itching, and discomfort in patients whose skin barriers are already compromised or sensitive. Recognizing that these components are particularly problematic helps in managing and preventing dermatitis in vulnerable populations. In contrast, other factors such as moisturizing agents are generally formulated to support skin hydration and integrity and do not typically increase the risk of dermatitis. Conditions like hypoxia can affect skin health but are not directly linked to dermatitis caused by topical products. Pressure ulcers are associated with skin breakdown and may complicate conditions already present, but they do not influence the risk posed by skincare formulations in the same way that fragrances and colors do.