The science of wound healing, my book
For all those who love reading books on paper, in my new book "The science of wound healing" you will find the most outstanding...
Leg ulcers due to heart failure?
Heart failure is the most frequent reason for hospitalization and readmission in the elderly. Although we do not usually think of it as a...
Why punch graft attachment has not been achieved?
This is a question that you will have asked more than once all of you who are performing this technique:)
As we have commented in...
Have you heard about the “sitter´s sign?”
Most likely you don't know the name of the sign, but if you work with older people, you've probably seen the lesions it describes...
When sharp debridement “angers” the ulcer
Sharp or surgical debridement of an ulcer involves the use of a scalpel blade to remove necrotic or sloughy tissue. Unlike other types of...
Zinc oxide and alginate: a perfect combinatio
I have just returned from the joint EWMA& Journées Cicatrisations 2022 congress held in Paris. I thought I would dedicate a post to the...
Why do wounds itch?
How many times have you heard "if a wound itches it is because it is healing"? Well, this popular belief has some truth to...
The color code of punch grafting
The technique of obtaining and applying grafts in the wound is very simple. However, to be successful with punch grafting, it is essential to...
Little is said about arteriolosclerotic ulcers
I think the title I have chosen sums up perfectly the situation of this type of wound: it is much more frequent ulcer than...
Should wounds ALWAYS be cleansed
The answer is NO. As many of you will have been surprised by this answer, I think this topic deserves a post:)
You have...