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Venous ulcers account for 70% to 90% of all chronic lower extremity ulcers and their treatment is challenging. Learn more from HPFY about the causes of ulcers.

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Arterial ulcers often start as a break in the skin on the leg or foot. It can be caused by dry skin, an injury, or a puncture wound. For most, these injuries will heal with proper care. For those with arterial disease, the wound cannot heal due to poor blood flow. This increases the size of the wound while allowing oxygen and bacteria to enter the wound and subcutaneous tissue. Infection occurs, leading to more damage. Minor scrapes and cuts can then develop into ulcers, the tissue becomes necrotic and black.

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Wound care can be a tricky business sometimes. Treatment of wounds involves supervising the wound site thoroughly. The most common concern people have is the risk of local infections. Learn all About wound infection treatment @ Shop Wound Care.

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Posted in Wound Preps

Scar formation is part and parcel of a human body's healing process. Scars are proof that the wound has healed naturally and the skin has repaired itself. Here are some tips for reducing the appearance of scars.

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Posted in Skin Care

Exudate is produced from the fluid that leaked out of blood vessels. It very much resembles the blood plasma

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Posted in Drainage & Irrigation

Management of biofilm is quickly becoming a major objective of wound care. However, as essential as it is to manage biofilm, treatment and management of biofilm is a complex process. Learn all about biofilms @Shop Wound Care

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The most common burn injuries are the result of scalds from hot liquid and flame burns. Approximately 80% of these burns occur in the home and 70% of them occur in males. Burns in children younger than 5 years of age account for 20% of yearly burn injuries (Evans, 2016). Managing minor burns in the home fine but burns that cover large surface areas or significant burns that damage deep tissue should be evaluated and treated by a healthcare professional.

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Posted in Burns

Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue and are most common on bony prominences caused by pressure. Learn more about Pressure Injuries

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Posted in Pressure Ulcers

Management of surgical wounds is an important part of post-operative recovery and health care professionals should monitor the process of wound healing. Learn More @ Shop Wound care

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Posted in Surgical Wounds

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