Why do we use topical zinc on wounds and perilesional skin?
Zinc in wounds is a subject that has never lost its relevance.
Zinc is a trace element, i.e. a metal found in the body in...
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...
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...
Topical corticosteroids in chronic wounds
Why?
Many of the uses of corticosteroids in medicine are based on their anti-inflammatory power. This effect can be harmful in those clinical situations in...
How long can I space out dressing changes of a leg ulcer?
First the pandemic and now the big snowfall... This year we have accumulated impediments to maintain the healing guidelines that we consider most beneficial...
Why do we continue to use topical antibiotics in clean wounds after dermatologic procedures?
The unnecessary use of topical antibiotics in clean acute wounds is an issue I spoke about 4 years ago in the post "How do...
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...