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Radiation Dermatitis
Every year, about 650,000 people in the United States receive radiation therapy. You might be one of them. Radiation therapy, often abbreviated RT or XRT, uses targeted ionizing radiation to shrink or destroy cells, or disrupt nerves. It’s typically used to treat conditions where the body’s cells are dysfunctional or
Skin Tears
Each year in the United States, about 1.5 million people experience skin tears—acute wounds caused by “shearing” or friction forces. The resulting wound is either a linear slash, or a wound bed of largely intact tissues covered, in part, by a loose flap of skin. This guide details how to
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Adhesive Allergy
Roughly 2% to 3% of people are allergic to common skin adhesives, meaning adhesive allergies affect over 16 million people
Stoma Bleeding
The majority of people with ostomies experience a complication that causes stoma bleeding at some point. Fortunately, while it’s always
Lacerations
Understanding lacerations and proper treatment can be crucial for healing. Below, we’ll explore what lacerations are, how they differ from
Skin Graft
When skin becomes severely damaged from burns, injuries, or surgery, sometimes it can’t heal on its own. In these cases,
Exuding Wounds
Living with a wound that produces fluid (exudate) can be challenging, whether you’re dealing with a surgical wound, ulcer, or
Parastomal Hernia
Living with an ostomy can be challenging, and complications like parastomal hernias (also called stoma hernia) can add another layer