In which situations would it be better to remove the bandage and leave the...
The title of this post reflects the best therapeutic strategy for a person with leg wounds with poor evolution due to the occlusive effect...
Do not debride dry eschars on heels
When we find a necrotic plaque on a heel, the first thing that might come to our minds is "how do I remove it"......
Therapeutic Pearl: Punch grafting in suboptimal wound beds
I have already talked about this topic in different blog entries (Punch grafting= a classic back in fashion, Interest of early punch grafting in...
Necrosis and purple edges in leg ulcers: keys to guide your diagnosis
Atypical wounds are in vogue this year... No doubt the document "Atypical Wounds", led by Kirsi Isoherranen and supported by the EWMA, has a...
What exercises can I do at home for phlebolymphedema?
The #StayHome is being one of the most important weapons in the fight against the COVID-19 health crisis. I believe that any trick or...
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...
Punch grafting and negative pressure therapy: a successful couple
In previous posts we have talked about the benefits that these two treatments have, separately, promoting healing. However, their combined use plays a fundamental...
Iron, ochre dermatitis and venous disease
The idea of talking about iron and venous ulcer came to me when I read an article that has just been published on the...
Eczema craquelé: when skin deteriorates like paintings
The craquelé effect on the skin is often found on the legs of the elderly, especially in winter. The name of these lesions, eczema...
The art of wound cleansing
It is widely recognized that cleansing is essential in wound management and it is always the first stage in every dressing change. But should...