Essential Wound Care: Basics Every Dermatologist Should Know-Approach to Pediatric Wounds

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Catherine Sybild presents an approach to treating pediatric wounds, beginning with identifying the cause—iatrogenic, external forces, inflammatory disease, or infection. Ensuring adequate nutrition, like protein and zinc levels, is essential for healing. Pain management is divided into physical, psychological, and pharmacological strategies, such as using appropriate dressings and psychological support. Treatment also includes debridement and antibiotics, considering systemic absorption risks. She stresses careful selection of dressings to manage exudate and describes creative dressing adaptations. Finally, case examples highlight effective treatments for ulcerated infantile hemangiomas and erosive diaper dermatitis. Frequent reassessment is crucial.

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by Cathryn Sibbald, MD, FAAD

Keywords

pediatric wounds

pain management

debridement

dressing adaptations

infantile hemangiomas