Essential Wound Care: Basics Every Dermatologist Should Know-Advanced Therapies in Wound Healing

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Robert Kersner, Chairman and Professor at the University of Miami, discusses advanced therapies in wound healing, focusing on diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers, prevalent conditions that pose significant healthcare challenges. Initially, standard care strategies like compression for venous ulcers and offloading for diabetic ulcers are applied. If no improvement is seen within four weeks, adjunctive therapies are considered. Kersner reviews advanced treatments including negative pressure wound therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and growth factor therapy for diabetic foot ulcers. He examines the efficacy and mechanisms, highlighting studies showing improved healing and reduced amputations. Despite promising outcomes, Kersner acknowledges gaps and limitations in evidence, underscoring the complex nature of these chronic wounds. Lastly, he mentions platelet-rich plasma as a potential therapy, supported by studies showing enhanced wound healing. Ultimately, these advanced therapies aim to complement standard care when initial treatments are insufficient.

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by Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD, FAAD

Keywords

wound healing

diabetic foot ulcers

venous leg ulcers

advanced therapies

negative pressure wound therapy

platelet-rich plasma