Proper skin care is crucial for effective wound healing. When your skin is compromised by a cut, scrape, or a more serious wound, the right care can prevent infection, reduce scarring, and speed up the recovery process. This guide provides essential do’s and don’ts to help you care for your skin and support your body’s natural healing…
After surviving cancer, many patients who received radiation therapy have underlying complications that may not cause symptoms for up to 20 years after their treatment.
Multi-layered compression wraps are made to reduce and control the swelling, or edema, in your legs and keep it from coming back. They are made of different materials and may be two, three or four layers. Your doctor will decide which one is best for you. Usually, compression wraps for edema stay on for a…
Your physician has suggested you have a test to assess the small blood vessels in your feet and legs. There are two different tests that can do this; Skin Perfusion Pressure Test (SPP) and Transcutaneous Oximetry Test (TcPO2).
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the tissue below it. It forms when the skin is pressed against a bone. It’s caused by pressure, rubbing or friction.
At Healogics, we know that managing a wound properly is essential for healing and preventing complications. More than 6 million Americans live with chronic wounds, significantly impacting daily activities, mobility, and overall well-being. Whether you’re caring for a diabetic foot ulcer, pressure injury, or another type of wound, following the right care procedures is vital…
The fight to beat cancer can be a long road, and the thought of having other conditions due to radiation treatment can be overwhelming. A side effect of some radiation treatments is the narrowing of the arteries, which may decrease blood flow to the treated area, resulting in healing challenges. Leslie Maynor received radiation treatment…
If you or someone you care for received radiation treatment to help fight cancer, there may be conditions that could occur due to the radiation treatment. Radiation kills cancer cells but also may harm healthy tissue. In some cases, these conditions do not cause symptoms for several months or even years following treatment.
By Dr. William Ennis, DO, MBA, MMM, CPE In our most recent white paper titled, “The Use of Modalities in Wound Care Part 2: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy,” we examine the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) as an adjunctive therapy for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) with Wagner grades 3 and 4. We found significantly improved…
