Skin Injury

LATEST NEWS

Reducing Surgical Excision Scar Formation

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

The efficacy of skin tension reduction device (SWTRD) plus ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser (CO2-AFL) for preventing facial scar formation in children is assessed.

Glycemic Control Reduces Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Type 1 Diabetes

By

Colby Stong

People with type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk for foot ulcers and amputation. Researchers studied whether glycemic control would reduce the risk.

Wound Care Gel Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

By

Brian Park, PharmD

RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel is used as a skin wound antimicrobial.

Predictors for Acute Pain During Wound Dressing Changes

By

Aleta Terrill

This study sought to identify predictors of severe pain during wound dressing change.

Evidence Lacking for Effectiveness of Silicone Gel Sheeting for Hypertrophic Scars

By

Colby Stong

The effects of silicone gel sheeting for the treatment of hypertrophic scars is examined.

The Role of Laser Therapy in Scar Management

By

Brandon May

An update on the most recent literature describing the current role of lasers in surgical scar clearance is provided.

Dalvance Approved for Children With Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Dalvance is a second-generation, semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide.

FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Burn Therapy NexoBrid

By

Brian Park, PharmD

NexoBrid is a topically administered, bromelain-based biological product containing a sterile mixture of proteolytic enzymes.

Virtual Reality Game May Aid Management of Pediatric Burn Pain

A smartphone virtual reality (VR) game is effective in reducing pediatric patient self-reported pain during burn dressing changes.

StrataGraft Approved to Treat Deep Partial Thickness Burns

By

Brian Park, PharmD

The approval was based on data from the 2 randomized clinical studies that assessed StrataGraft in a total of 101 adults with deep partial thickness thermal burns.