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How does the skin function?

The skin is a vital organ and a genuine envelope for the human body. Considered to be the largest organ in the body the functions…

Epidermolysis bullosa

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare, genetic skin disease, which affects around 500,000 people worldwide. It is estimated that there are around 1,000 people in…

Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers are common in people confined to bed for long periods, or immobilised due to a disease/accident. Each year in France, 300,000 patients are…

Surgical wounds

Of all wounds, the surgical wound (or operating wound) is probably the most distinct. In effect, unlike other wounds it is caused by an intentional…

Burns

In Australia there are about 5,800 people hospitalised each year for burns. 1 Children under the age of 5 and males are most at risk…

Leg ulcers

Leg ulcers are wounds that are often caused but problems with veins and/or arteries. Around one per cent of the Australian population suffers from leg…

Looking for advice on how to treat your ulcer?

It is not always easy to know what to do, when, as a patient, you are faced with a chronic ulcer. Doctor Nabila Benahmed, Medical…

Diabetic foot ulcers

Diabetic foot is one of the most common, costly and severe complications of diabetes. 1 in 4 people with diabetes will potentially develop a foot…

Main principles of healing

Wound healing times can vary, depending on the person and the type of wound. Times which vary according to the type of wound (acute or…

Risk factors

What are the risk factors for poor healing? There are many reasons why healing of a wound can be delayed. The healthier the skin area…