Skin Injury Archives

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.

Clinician treating a diabetic foot ulcer.

Skin Injury

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

By

Colby Stong

February 9, 2022

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

General Dermatology

Likelihood of Hospital Admission Up During Foot Ulcer Episodes

February 8, 2022

All-cause inpatient admissions 2.8 times more likely, death 1.5 times more likely during foot ulcer episodes versus period after healing

Skin Injury

Wound Care Gel Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

By

Brian Park, PharmD

February 7, 2022

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

Practice Management

Dermatology in Skin of Color: From Unmet Needs to Culturally Competent Care

By

Brandon May

January 28, 2022

Disparities in dermatology and the role of ethnic skin centers in addressing these issues are discussed with Angela Lamb, MD.

Skin Injury

Predictors for Acute Pain During Wound Dressing Changes

By

Aleta Terrill

January 25, 2022

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

Aesthetic Medicine

Aesthetic Treatments for Post-Cancer Care

By

Linda Peckel

January 7, 2022

Cancer therapies have benefits beyond simple cosmetic repairs, with significant influence on patient outcomes that improve quality of life in many domains including physical, emotional, and social.

Aesthetic Medicine

Laser Treatment Combinations Show Positive Results for Ear Keloids

By

Colby Stong

December 27, 2021

The effectiveness of a combination treatment of CO2 laser + dye laser compared with CO2 laser + dye laser + EnerJet (PerfAction) in patients with earlobe and helix keloids is investigated.