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...
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...
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...
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"......
Keratinocytes and their analgesic effect
I have decided to dedicate this post to the specific analgesic potential of keratinocytes because it is something that is hardly talked about in...
Emollients for eczema on legs
What is the best moisturising recommendation for the elderly with dry skin or those with eczema secondary to venous insufficiency?
You have probably asked yourself...
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...