What is a Burn? Burns are wounds caused by thermal, electrical, chemical, or electromagnetic energy. Smoking and using an open flame are the leading Read More →
What are Cuts and Abrasions? Cuts and abrasions are common injuries that occur in everyday life. They can range from mild to severe in Read More →
What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? An open wound or sore that won't heal or keeps coming back is called an ulcer. If you Read More →
What is a Pressure Ulcer? Anyone can develop a pressure ulcer. Researchers say that every year, about 2.5 million Americans develop a pressure ulcer. Read More →
What is a Venous Stasis Ulcer? Venous stasis ulcers are hard-to-heal wounds that are common in people with vein conditions. People with venous stasis Read More →
What is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs when the skin comes into contact with something that causes an allergic Read More →
Diabetes affects the entire body including the largest organ, the skin. The increased blood glucose levels from diabetes cause the body to lose fluid Read More →
Diaper Rash is a very common condition that can cause the skin covered by a diaper to become sore, red, scaly, and tender. The rash Read More →
Hemosiderin Staining is the appearance of brownish patches above the ankles that usually occur when red blood cells break down and begin to leak iron. Read More →
Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes you want to scratch. The exact cause of an “itch” is still unknown. Pruritus can cause Read More →
Purpura is the appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin. It is caused when blood vessels under the skin leak. Purpura is Read More →
Radiation burns are the body’s response to direct exposure to radiation that leads to tissue damage. The burns typically involve the outer layers of Read More →
Stasis dermatitis is skin irritation and breakdown due to fluid accumulating under the skin and is the result of blood pooling under the skin due Read More →
Tinea Pedis is the medical term for Athlete’s Foot which is a fungal infection of the toes and feet. The most common symptoms are cracked, Read More →
Thin skin, tissue paper skin, crepe paper skin is fragile or thin skin that tears easily. There are multiple causes of thin skin, including Read More →
Xerosis is the medical term for dry skin, a common problem. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture becomes Read More →
