Scars
What Are Scars? Scars are marks that form when your skin heals post being cut, burned, or damaged. To fix the wound, your body makes new tissue made mostly of…
Everything You Need To Know About Traumatic Wounds
What Are Traumatic Wounds? Traumatic wounds (or extensive wounds) are usually defined (in layman terms) as cuts, lacerations, or puncture wounds leading to damage to both the skin and underlying…
Diabetes And Wound Care
Sneak peek - What’s in your first aid kit to help manage a wound, and when should one seek medical attention? Skin wounds aren’t really a joke/hilarious or laughing matter. We…
Myth Busters: Wound Care
The majority of us have suffered from cuts or wounds at some point of time doing our day to day tasks/chores. Talking about, minor wounds can be painful and, when…
Types of Wounds
Types of Wounds A wound is an injury or damage to live tissue caused by a variety of factors. Based on nature - two main types: Open wound and Closed…
Wound Exudate Identification and Management
Wound Exudate Identification and Management The formation of exudate by open wounds is required for moist wound healing. INTRODUCTION The formation of exudate by open wounds is required for moist…
Wound Dressing and their types
Wound Dressing and their types A wound dressing is anything applied close to a wound to speed healing and avoid complications. Different wound dressings are used depending on the type…
Wound Bed Preparation
Wound Bed Preparation The concept of "wound bed preparation" involves a complete and systematic approach to assess and remove barriers to the healing process so that the wound can heal…
Surgical Wound Healing
Surgical Wound Healing A surgical wound is a cut or incision in the skin that occurs during surgery and is often created with a scalpel. What Is Surgical Wound A…
Skin Graft Donor Sites
Skin Graft Donor Sites An area of epidermis and dermis that has been taken from one part of the body andreattached to a spot where skin has been removed or…
Comprehensive Guide About Skin: Layers, Structure, and Function
As the body’s largest organ, our skin shields against germs, regulates body temperature as well as enables touch (or tactile) sensations. The skin’s major layers comprise - the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis and is prone to several problems, comprising skin cancer, acne, wrinkles and rashes.
Silk Fibroin
Silk Fibroin-Based Therapeutics for Impaired Wound Healing Silk fibroin (SF) has emerged as a dynamic biomaterial. WHAT IS SILK FIBROIN (SF)? Silk fibroin (SF) has emerged as a dynamic biomaterial…