August 2021

Chronic wounds develop when the normal healing process of the wound is disrupted. It is the type of wound that doesn’t heal within a specific time frame that such type of wound should have been healed. They are a side effect of diseases and, in some cases, are overlooked. To determine if the wound is chronic, patients should keep track of how long the wound lasts.
One of the chronic wounds that are often overlooked is the small vascular wound caused by poor circulation. When the wound fails to receive the amount of blood that it needs, the wound heals longer. This makes it prone to possible infection. This type of wound is often …

Have you ever heard of collagen dressing? It is said that collagen dressing can help promote collagen production in the wound area, helping the wound recover faster. However, you need to know that it doesn’t work on all wounds, like wounds from third-degree burns. On the other hand, people who suffered from skin grafts and minimal exudate wounds have benefited a lot from using it.
Collagen dressing comes in different pore sizes. It also comes in different forms like pastes, powders, and gels that are then placed on wounds. You can try collagen dressings if your wounds don’t heal quickly. While other dressing attempts to control …

We may suffer from burns at times while living our everyday lives. Proper assessment and treatment of the wound are necessary to avoid infection. It will also help heal the wounds faster.
What are the different types of burns?

First Degree – This kind of burn only affects the skin’s outermost layer and can be quite painful. The skin becomes red, but it will eventually come off. Typically, medical care is not needed.
Second Degree – This burn affects the dermis area, and it may lead to blisters forming. It takes a longer time to heal and has more chances…