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...
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...
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...
Why do calcifications occur in chronic skin ulcers?
Since this is not an unusual finding, but there is little scientific literature on it, I will dedicate today's post to dystrophic calcifications in...
Martorell Ulcer and Vitamin K Antagonists: A Dangerous Combination
This week, two scientific meetings that I usually attend every year, have taken place: the 46th National Congress of Dermatology and Venereology in Palma...
Having a wound: one more reason to stop smoking
Smoking is associated with delayed wound healing, and is a modifiable risk factor. This message has been repeated in different presentations at the 12....
How do we manage clean wounds secondary to dermatological procedures?
Dermatology is a specialty in which we perform daily invasive processes (cryotherapy, laser, electrocoagulation, biopsies, extirpations), with the consequent production of wounds that are...
Repositioning and not removing scabs: two unwritten rules of punch grafting
The truth is that there are few written rules about punch grafting... In fact, it is difficult to find scientific publications with the most...
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...
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...