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...
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...
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...
Chronic venous insufficiency from a dermatological perspective
"Chronic venous insufficiency from a dermatological perspective." This was the title of my lecture at the 7th Congress of the Spanish Society of Wounds...
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...
Sulodexide: a pill against endothelial damage from venous hypertension
The idea to write this post came after reading the scientific program of the 13th Wound Specialist Day in Zürich. I find this year's...
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"......
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...
Gauzes soaked in astringent and antiseptic products for wounds and perilesional skin
I've wanted to talk about this "dermatological" practice for a long time. I say "dermatological" because astringent and antiseptic products are a very widespread...
Myofibroblast: the great ignored in wound healing
And why did I just remember the myofibroblast? Because a lot has been said about it in the Journées Cicatrisations 2019 (National Congress of the...