is a denuded area caused by pressure?
Denuded skin is just another way of saying that the top layer (epidermis) of skin is gone...either from friction (abrasion or tear), trauma (tape burns), or severe rashes, or from a stage II pressure ulcer.
In my experience, denuded skin is when the top layer is off, sore is very superficial and usual caused from a shearing force. As above, there are many taypes of foam backed dressings used in teh VA, depending on which VA you are at. I am familiar Allevyn but here is a site where you can compare.