Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are oxidizing agents, which play a crucial role in the preparation of the normal wound healing response. A suitable balance between low or high levels of ROS is essential. The antioxidants …
Silver is the most effective product in healing or reducing the size of wounds, the management of bacterial load and/or signs of infection. However, it is the product that produces the most side effects, being the most frequent eczema, pain, maceration, erythema and burning. Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride can be a valid alternative for antimicrobial treatment, since it obtains excellent results and does not produce side effects. Silver is also the most cost-effective product, followed by cadexomer iodine and silver sulphadiazine, while the most expensive treatments are those using honey.
Chronic wounds have long duration and high incidence of complications. A range of factors that can delay the healing process have been described: Persistent inflammatory status The imbalance between proteases and protease …
Chronic complex wounds are a health problem, often invisible and underestimated, that has important repercussions at different levels, both for patients and for the health systems, due to the associated high costs. These chronic wounds …
In people admitted at hospitals, the skin is exposed to different and potentially damaging agents and forces such as pressure, moisture, and friction. The skin lesions frequently develop in adults, neonates, and children. Currently, there …
Recently, an article was published in Gerokomos. It analyze the evidence of the treatments used in first and second degree burns in primary care. 23 articles have been included in this review, and it makes …
