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...
Factitial ulcer: a silent cry for help
The mind and skin arise from the same embryonic layer, the ectoderm. This common origin helps to understand many skin disorders with associated psychological...
Winter’s famous article and moist wound healing
We are going to analyse probably the most referenced article about wound healing, but probably also the least read.
In fact, in any scientific text...
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 do we use so many alginate fibre sheets in our wound clinic?
The alginate fibre sheet is, without doubt, the most commonly used dressing in our wound clinic. We treat mainly leg ulcers, which are predominantly...
Corona phlebectatica: sign of advanced chronic venous insufficiency
The responsible for my selection of this topic is the Virtual Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology, which has been held last week....
Essential Decalogue in the fight against venous hypertension
Summer heat is synonymous with temptation of the patient with venous insufficiency to leave compressive therapy on hold for a few months... Therefore, summer...
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...
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...
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...