Essential Wound Care: Basics Every Dermatologist Should Know-Skin Substitutes

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Dr. Hadar Levtov, a board-certified dermatologist, discusses the transformative impact of skin substitutes on wound healing. These products mimic the benefits of autologous skin grafts, minus the associated morbidity. They help convert chronic wounds to acute wound phenotypes, promoting healing. Modern technology enables the creation of cellular and acellular skin substitutes, improving treatment efficiency. Despite mixed data, recent studies validate their efficacy. Proper wound preparation, training, and patient education are key for effective use. Skin substitutes offer promising solutions for managing chronic and acute wounds, significantly enhancing patient care.

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by Hadar Avihai Lev-Tov, MD, FAAD

Keywords

skin substitutes

wound healing

dermatology

chronic wounds

patient care