We’re proud to share that as of April 15, 2026, the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) has grown to 6,037 members worldwide.

Now available: ISTAP Best Practice Recommendations for Understanding Dementia and Skin Tears. Download the latest evidence-based guidelines to improve skin tear prevention and care for these at-risk patients.

Our fifth annual World Without Skin Tears Day 2026 was a remarkable global success! Bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, caregivers, and advocates from around the world, we were all united by a shared commitment to preventing skin tears and improving outcomes for at-risk individuals.