Wound Management News

Researchers found that the addition of bovine-derived collagen xenograft improves secondary-intention healing in patients with postoperative scalp defects involving an exposed calvarium, according to a recent study.

Use of a low-dose intralesional steroid injection in combination with a pulsed dye laser successfully prevented the development of hypertrophic scars after thyroidectomy, according to study results.

The lower limb is at higher risk of surgical site failure after lesion removal, especially in patients with split-skin grafting as mode of closure, and in patients aged older than 74 years, according to recently published study results.

Honey may serve as a wound-healing agent for scalp wounds, especially in patients who are poor surgical candidates, according to a case report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Albinism, a genetic disorder in which people lack pigment and do not produce melanin, will be a focus of the World Congress of Dermatology.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The International League of Dermatological Societies’ 23rd World Congress of Dermatology is underway here, and Healio.com/Dermatology will provide coverage of the meeting starting today.

RXi Pharmaceuticals Corp. recently announced a public offering of 26 million units of stock and for a gross proceeds of $10.4 million.

RXi Pharmaceuticals Corp. recently announced its first-quarter financial results, as well as clinical updates.

Healing of chronic posttraumatic wounds in elderly patients appeared to accelerate following treatment with fractional carbon dioxide laser, according to recently published study results.

The American Academy of Dermatology announced that more than 18,500 people attended its annual meeting, held from March 20-24 in San Francisco.