Diabetic Foot Ulcer
What is a diabetic foot ulcer? Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the major complications of diabetes. Between 19 and 34% of all diabetics will
Menu
WOUNDS & WOUND HEALING
Venous Leg Ulcer
What is a leg ulcer? Leg ulcers are skin lesions arising from bad blood circulation into the veins and/or the arteries. They affect 1 in
Pressure Injuries
What is a pressure ulcer? A pressure ulcer is a chronic wound which appears when sitting or lying for a prolonged period which creates pressure in the
Burns
Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils was the most common cause of thermal injuries however explosions, chemical burns, contact with fire, smoke
Epidermolysis Bullosa
What is epidermolysis bullosa? In patients with EB the skin blisters and peels at the slightest touch. Living with EB has been likened to living
Surgical Wounds
What is a surgical wound? A surgical wound is classified according to two different types. They are easily identifiable and relate to the size of