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"......
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...
Necrosis and purple edges in leg ulcers: keys to guide your diagnosis
Atypical wounds are in vogue this year... No doubt the document "Atypical Wounds", led by Kirsi Isoherranen and supported by the EWMA, has a...
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:)
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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...
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...
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...
Atrophie blanche and acroangiodermatitis: skin changes secondary to chronic venous insufficiency
The annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, has just been held in Madrid.This event is always a perfect occasion to...
Does it make sense to apply topical corticosteroids to improve the healing of superficial...
A burn is a very common type of traumatic wound, whose healing process can be pathological, with the appearance of a hypertrophic or keloid...
The art of wound cleansing
It is widely recognized that cleansing is essential in wound management and it is always the first stage in every dressing change. But should...