Enzymatic debridement: to what extent is it selective
Enzymatic debridement is a widely used technique. However, many professionals are strongly opposed to this type of debridement. The objective of this post is...
Silver in wound healing
Why?
The antimicrobial activity of silver has been demonstrated in vitro, including multi-resistant bacteria such as MRSA. To be bactericidal, silver has to turn into...
Bandages impregnated with zinc oxide: Unna boot and much more
Unna boot is not something new. In fact, it's something very old (almost as old as punch grafting:). I was waiting for the slightest...
Compression therapy and scar massage in post-traumatic and post-surgical leg wounds
The healing process of any leg wound is conditioned by gravity force.
The inflammatory process inherent in any leg wound involves an alteration in the...
Povidone-iodine and chronic ulcers: a great controversy
Povidone-iodine is a product that is used by many professionals who treat wounds, but it also has many detractors... Despite not being new and...
Reasons for the hyaluronic acid boom in wound healing
Hyaluronic acid is in vogue in the world of wound healing. And it seems that this privilege position will last long time. The key...
Do you know the benefits of black tea dressings?
Another post about traditional treatments, which you know is a topic I love;) For some time I had in mind to dedicate a blog...