Punch grafting: a classic back in fashion
The 8th Congress of the SEHER (Spanish Wound Healing Society) has just been held in Madrid https://www.congresoheridas.com/index.php/programa. Once again, this scientific meeting has been...
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...
Punch grafting as a painkiller for painful ulcers
Any excuse is always perfect for me to talk about punch grafting. But this time I have a "scientifically important" reason to do it....
Why animals do not develop venous ulcers?
Surely this question has ever crossed your mind... In this post we are going to see why vets never have to treat venous ulcers,...
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...
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...
Why are adjustable compression wrap devices so popular?
This is another post to add to the list of blog entries on Compression Therapy! And it couldn't be any other way because it's...
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...
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...
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...