Change your bandage daily to keep the wound clean while it heals. If you have skin that is sensitive to adhesives, try a non-adhesive gauze pad with paper tape. If using silicone gel or hydrogel ...

It is a nonadherent dressing to moist wound beds but adheres ultra-gently to dry skin (Bayer Health Care Partners, 2000). It conforms well to body contours without causing friction. This dressing ...

Various wound care products have been developed and deployed for clinical use to support this healing process, reduce the appearance of scars, and improve the properties of the newly developed skin.

Over the last year in Kensington, at the epicenter of Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, elected officials cut funding for a ...

Certified wound care nurse (CWCN): Offered by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB), the CWCN is among the most respected wound care certifications. Prerequisites ...

In some cases, your wound care provider might teach a family member or friend how to change the dressing for you. The person who changes your dressing should always wash their hands beforehand ...

Circle the City provides medical care to Phoenix’s homeless population. About a month ago, they opened a wound clinic at two ...

“Intelligent” or “digital bandages” that leverage the power of data and real-time monitoring have boosted the demand for advanced wound care products, according to a Market.us report. Experts said ...

Health hubs” in Washington state are dramatically reducing opioid addiction among patients. Could a similar model work in ...

Adrianne P.S. Smith, MD, has devoted decades to redefining wound care and regenerative medicine. A pioneer in her field, she has consistently advanced patient care, shaping industry standards and ...