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...
Interest of topical corticosteroid in Martorell ulcer
Today I am going to talk about a treatment strategy that we normally use in our wound clinic, with excellent results, in the hypertensive...
Differences between epidermal and dermo-epidermal punch grafts
Autologous epidermal and dermo-epidermal punch grafts are two of the different options available to promote epithelialization of recalcitrant wounds despite adequate conventional treatment. As...
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...
New recommendations about compression therapy
There's a big news flash! A very relevant consensus document on compression therapy has just been published: Risks and contraindications of medical compression treatment...
What is the EWMA and what does it bring to my clinical practice?
Talking about the EWMA is something I have had in mind for months. I have decided right now because I want to encourage you...
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...
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...
Phlebolymphedema, a term that should be more used
In our daily life as a health care professional treating patients with leg ulcers, have you ever used or heard the word PHLEBOLYMPHEDEMA? Probably...
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...