What is epidermolysis bullosa? In patients with epidermolysis bullosa, more or less large blisters containing a clear, transparent fluid appear on the skin. They can mainly be found on the feet, hands, and sometimes on the mucous membranes (mouth, genital areas). When they burst, the blisters leave the skin raw, which is then difficult to …

What is a pressure injury? A pressure injury is a chronic wound which appears when sitting or lying for a prolonged period, which creates pressure in the weight-bearing areas. This pressure compresses the tissue between two hard surfaces. This prevents the blood from flowing normally leading to reduced oxygen supply, which causes damage to the …

What is a surgical wound? A surgical wound is classified into two different types. They can be easily identified and relate to the size of the incision and its location: Surgical wound closed by simple suture (Primary Intention Healing). This is a wound of which the edges are closed in the operating theatre using sutures, …

This type of accidents is most often domestic, occurring in the kitchen or in the garden especially. In almost half of the cases, burns are caused by contact with a hot liquid, fire or hot object. However, explosions, chemical burns and exposure to light or radiation are a lot less common. The arm is the part …

What is a leg ulcer ? Located on the lower third of the leg (under the knee), leg ulcers are chronic wounds that have not healed after 6 weeks. The wounds may be caused by a knock, by scratching, or even appear on their own. Leg ulcers take different forms. Venous leg ulcers (70% of …

What causes diabetic foot ulcers? Diabetes does not only cause blood sugar imbalance. It also causes two phenomena which increase the risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer: Involvement of the distal nerves of the legs, especially with loss of sensitivity. As a result, the patients rarely feel they have an ulcer (neuropathic ulcer). Blocked …