Wound malignancy is a growing concern, particularly as the population ages and the ‘baby boomer’ generation reaches retirement. A malignant [Read More]
Miscellaneous Wounds
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Overview of Pyoderma Gangrenosum Pyoderma is a noninfectious, progressive necrotizing skin condition. The etiology of pyoderma is [Read More]
Calciphylaxis – Introduction
Calciphylaxis is a severe and complex syndrome involving vascular calcification, thrombosis, and skin necrosis. Although the condition is [Read More]
Skin Lesions Due To Malignant Melanoma
Malignant Melanoma Malignant melanoma is a rapidly progressing, metastatic form of cancer involving the melanocytes. Early recognition of the [Read More]
Top 5 Wound Management Guidelines That Matter to You and Your Patient
Wound care is a collaborative effort between you and your patient. There are numerous wound management guidelines that favor both the clinician [Read More]
Moving from Basic Wound Care to Advanced Techniques
Do you remember what you were taught about wound care in nursing school? Many of you may vaguely recall a lecture about the skin as an organ [Read More]
Spider Bites – Wrap Up
Are spider bites dangerous? Many people are irrationally afraid of spiders. Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias and can have a [Read More]
Treatment of Spider Bites
Most spider bites are harmless and can easily be treated at home using an over-the-counter pain remedy in conjunction with a cooling pack or wet [Read More]
Symptoms of Spider Bites & Diagnosis
Although many people are instinctively afraid of spiders, in reality only a very small proportion spiders are harmful. In the US, the black widow [Read More]
Spider Bites – Introduction
More than 40,000 species of spiders have been identified worldwide, although there are actually thought to be four times as many that have not [Read More]
