Now available: ISTAP’s updated 2025 Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Skin Tears in Aged Skin. Download the latest evidence-based guidelines and new ISTAP Data Collection Tool to improve skin tear prevention and care across all settings.

The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) announces its 2025–2027 Board of Directors following the Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2025. Learn more about new appointments, elections, and our ongoing mission to eliminate skin tears worldwide.

We are excited to invite you to a special free educational webinar in celebration of Norma N. Gill Day on Thursday 26 June 26 2025.

This is the official notice of the INTERNATIONAL SKIN TEAR ADVISORY PANEL (ISTAP) Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place Tuesday 27 May 2024 at 8:30 AM UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time North America) via Zoom. This AGM is open to those individuals who are registered as an ISTAP member as of May 12, 2025 and will be available only through electronic means (Zoom Webinar Platform). You must register in advance to attend by clicking on the button below.