Having a wound that requires a dressing does not mean that you can not swim. However, there are several reasons…
As you discuss colon cancer treatment with your colorectal surgeon, one important topic that you may need to bring up…
There are two types of skin cancer, nonmelanoma and melanoma. nonmelanoma is skin cancer that forms in the lower part…
Hydrocolloid dressings are bioactive dressings that form a gel when they are exposed to wound exudate. The typical hydrocolloid dressing…
As stomas become increasingly prevalent, it is critical that health care professionals understand the importance of skin care best practices…
Chronic venous insufficiency disease and resulting venous leg ulcers are serious and common conditions. By choosing effective medical adhesives and…
Why do scars form? Under ideal circumstances, a break in the skin would stimulate the skin’s own repair processes to…
When treating patients who are working to heal from a wound, activity can be incredibly beneficial. Activity can help to…
When people first get a new colostomy or ileostomy, they often fear that their stomas or devices will interfere with…