How many times have you heard “If the wound is itchy, it is because it is healing”? Well, this popular view has some reason, because itching is common in the healing process and usually occurs in the later stage. However,…
In 1962, Dr. Winter of the United Kingdom confirmed in animal experiments that in a moist environment, the speed of wound healing is twice that of a dry environment. He first proposed the theory of wet healing, which was published…
What is Peristomal skin? The skin around the ostoma is close to the orifice, and the orifical disk adheres to it. In adults, the area of the skin around the orifice is about 10X10cm2. Patients with ileostomy have the most…
Due to its powerful antimicrobial activity, silver is a commonly used adjunct product in wound care. However, it also has the potential to impair healing by exerting toxic effects on keratinocytes and fibroblasts. The conclusions of the published literature on…
Alginate fibre sheet is undoubtedly one of the most commonly used dressings in wound practice. We often use it to treat lower extremity ulcers, especially venous ulcers. When we ask each wounder which dressing he or she likes best, his/her…
What is soft silicone dressing? Silicone, also known as silicone gel, is an inert, synthetic complex with different forms, including oil, rubber and hard resin. Its structure contains a polymer chain composed of silicon, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements.…
What is Kinesiology Tape? It was invented by Kenzo Kase, DC, a Japanese chiropractic therapist, in the 1970s. The purpose is to use the stickiness and elasticity of the patch to replace the rehabilitist’s hand to continuously fix muscles and…