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[Skin changes around wounds: A position paper from the professional society Initiative Chronische Wunden (ICW) e.V.]

Authors :
Dissemond J
Bültemann A
Gerber V
Motzkus M
Rembe JD
Erfurt-Berge C
Source :
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) [Dtsch Med Wochenschr] 2024 Sep; Vol. 149 (18), pp. 1105-1111. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 29.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Many patients with chronic wounds have skin changes that can provide important clues as to the etiology of the wound and/or inappropriate treatment. As the largest human organ, the skin is easily accessible for clinical inspection. However, healthcare professional teams currently do not always assess and document these skin changes correctly and consistently. The board of the professional society Initiative Chronische Wunden (ICW) e. V. has therefore decided to draw up a position paper to clarify the most important technical terms for skin changes around wounds. One focus here is on the definition and differentiated description of the wound edge and wound surrounding skin. Atrophies, blisters, eczema, erythema, hemorrhages, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, hyperkeratosis, maceration, necrosis, oedema, pustules, sclerosis and scales are then described in more detail and placed in a clinical context.<br />Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht.<br /> (Thieme. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1439-4413
Volume :
149
Issue :
18
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39208863
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2359-6728