Bite wounds constitute an example of trauma wounds at high risk of “truly pathogenic infections” and care should be taken to initially rinse with antiseptics
The exact underlying cause of HS is unknown, but both genetic and environmental factors seem to be involved. Recently it has been established that HS
In general, water is the best medium for wound cleaning. It removes large parts of slough and hence undesirable microbes effectively; in particular if it
It is to be recognised that some wounds have a contusion zone consisting of tissue balancing on the edge between being viable (being able to
Diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers originate as secondary symptoms of a primary disease process that affects the entire body, i.e. diabetes and cardiovascular
Healing by first intention or Primary intention healing happens when the wound edges are approximated e.g. by sutures, staples or glue. Healing by second intention
A wound is caused by an external force whereas an ulcer is caused by an internal problem. That was the short answer. The more extended
Yes. The skin hosts a microbiome, which is a complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites living in a balance that is influenced by
Necrosis is the cell death that takes place when they have been damaged irreversibly. Necrotis tissue is dead tissue or tissue injured beyond repair –
Debridement is the process of removal of non-viable tissue (necrosis) and foreign material, e.g. sand, from a wound to expose healthy tissue. A wound containing
