05

Jan

Nurse wrapping a patient's foot.

Types of Wound Care Dressings

Slow-healing wounds cause pain and can lead to severe complications, including bone infections and, in some cases, amputation. Severe injuries and wounds that develop an infection need professional wound care to heal correctly, such as wound care dressings.Knowing different type...

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05

Dec

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Pilonidal Cyst vs. Abscess

Pilonidal cyst vs abscess: they are similar wounds treated by Wound Evolution, but they do have noticeable differences.What Is an Abscess?An abscess is a buildup of pus forming nearly anywhere in or on your body. They can occur: On your skin In your mouth Around yo...

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07

Nov

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Skin Graft Types

We are dedicated to helping you obtain the most successful wound recovery at Wound Evolution by offering cutting-edge wound care innovations, such as skin grafting. Skin grafting is a type of surgery in which healthy skin is transplanted to cover or replace damaged or missing ski...

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06

Oct

What Are the Different Types of Ulcers?

Ulcers are sores that are slow to heal or keep returning. Injuries, diseases, and infections can cause them, and what they look like depends on their location. Leg and foot ulcers generally manifest from a wound that doesn't heal well due to another health issue, such as a...

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08

Sep

Diabetic Ulcer Stages

Diabetic ulcers are open sores that develop on the skin, typically on the leg or foot, though they can also happen on the hands or torso. Diabetic ulcers can be painful and take a long time to heal. About 15% of people with diabetes get them. In some cases, hospitalization is req...

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19

Aug

Nurse treating patient's foot

The Four Stages of Wound Healing

Whether they result from trauma or an injury, wounds are painful and cause distress. Moreover, they trigger a complex and dynamic healing process. The wound healing process can be divided into four separate stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation. Ea...

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26

Jul

Two medical specialists treating a man

What Not to Do After a Burn Wound

At some point in life, most people experience some type of burn. Whether it's from contact with a hot curling iron or a sizzling barbecue, these minor burns can cause serious pain. In such situations, many resort to running cold water on burn or applying an ice pack before...

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26

Jul

What Are the Main Reasons Surgical Wounds Do Not Heal on Their Own?

Non-healing surgical wounds can be serious and must be carefully evaluated and treated. All types of non-healing surgical wounds can be successfully addressed. Catching any infection in time allows your doctor to apply the right therapies to trigger rapid healing, resolve discomf...

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26

Jul

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy vs Ozone therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, commonly known as HOT, is a procedure that delivers pure medical oxygen via respiration at higher atmospheric pressures than normally exists at sea level. As a result, more usable oxygen is delivered to the body to initiate wound healing at a faster rat...

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04

Apr

Understand the Science Behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

It's no secret that modern medicine comes with complex approaches, a dizzying array of terms, and technology that leaves you more confused than ever. But sometimes the therapies are easier to understand than you might imagine, like hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Its...

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