Wound Dressings in Dermatology

Authors

  • Sutheethorn Wongchindaphan Division of dermatology, Department of medicine, Faculty of medicine Ramathibodi hospital, Mahidol University
  • Salinee Rojhirunsakool Division of dermatology, Department of medicine, Faculty of medicine Ramathibodi hospital, Mahidol University

Keywords:

wound dressing, Dressing, dressing materials, wound care, chronic wound

Abstract

Dressing material is an important part of wound care. The development of modern wound healing concepts which moist environment is imperative in healing process make various types of advance wound care products available. Dermatologist should understand fundamental of wound characteristics and choice of appropriate dressings. This literature review aims to collect the current knowledge in dressing materials, types, and characteristic of each material. In addition, we focus on how medical practitioner should consider when choosing the dressing materials.

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Published

2017-06-01

How to Cite

Wongchindaphan, S., & Rojhirunsakool, S. (2017). Wound Dressings in Dermatology. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 33(2), 135–152. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/159225

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2017): April - June

Section

Original articles

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