What do bed sores look like at first?

First signs. One of the first signs of a possible skin sore is a reddened, discolored or darkened area (an African American’s skin may look purple, bluish or shiny). It may feel hard and warm to the touch.

What are the signs of bedsores?

Warning signs of bedsores or pressure ulcers are:

• Unusual changes in skin color or texture.
• Swelling.
• Pus-like draining.
• An area of skin that feels cooler or warmer to the touch than other areas.
• Tender areas.

What does a Stage 4 bedsore look like?

Characterized by severe tissue damage, a stage 4 bedsore is the largest and deepest of all bedsore stages. They look like reddish craters in the skin, and muscles, bones, and/or tendons may be visible at the bottom of the sore. An infected stage 4 bedsore may have a foul smell and leak pus.

Can you die from bed sore?

Bed sores themselves are not fatal. It is the negligence and delayed treatment of bed sores that lead to serious infections, which in turn cause the ultimate death of a patient.

What does a bed sore look like?

The bed sore may look like a blister, abrasion (scrape), or shallow crater. A stage 2 bedsore involves skin loss of the epidermis, dermis, or both. A stage 2 pressure ulcer is superficial with a pale pink wound bed and serous (never serosanguinous) drainage and present itself as an abrasion or blister or shallow crater.

What causes bed sores in the elderly?

The elderly are also prone to bed sores due to a lack of exercise and mobility. Malnourishment is another cause of bed sores. The skin suffers without proper nutrients, which can result in loss of fat, muscle and tissue. This leaves it more vulnerable to bed sore wounds and prolonged infection.

How do you treat pressure sores on the buttocks?

Topical creams are of the best ways to treat bed sores on the buttocks. By applying these creams and gels you can heal pressure sores and prevent pressure sores from forming again.