BEFORE AFTER  

There are several factors listed below that can impede the various stages of wound healing. These factors can lead to chronic wounds and increase the risk of complications such as infections, ulcers and loss of […]

Advancement of cancer causing dermal breakdown mimicking traditional wounds: The following is an example of a Malignant Melonoma: This photo was taken of the Malignant Melonoma before treatment: This photo was taken of the Malignant […]

Skin Changes at Life’s End (SCALE) wounds include wounds of many underlying etiologies that accompany the dying process. These wounds occur due to unmodifiable intrinsic and extrinsic factors unique to each individual.  The wound may […]

Stage I: Non-Blanchable Erythema Intact Skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a boney prominence. Darkly pigmented skin may not have visible blanching; its color may differ from the surrounding area. The […]

An erythematous area of the skin is termed blanchable when pressing on it causes the redness to temporarily be lost. Here is an example:

Moisture related skin breakdown occurring when moisture from urine or stool damages the skin. Urine is alkaline continued contact with normal skin can cause weakening of the skin making it more susceptible to friction and […]

The act of abrading or wearing off the skin. This can be due to an irritant, or dermatological condition or psychosocial issues.

An intact or open/ruptured serum filled or serosanginous filled sac, which has lifted the epidermis. This can occur due to friction, vascular insufficiency in the form of arterial insufficiency or venous insufficiency. Excessive edema can […]