Wound Care Supplies

Hydrofera Blue Bacteriostatic Foam Dressing is a sterile absorptive foam dressing made of Hydrofera Bacteriostatic (PVA) polivinyl alcohol sponge, Methylene Blue and Crystal Violet for use in local wound management such as: pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, radiation burns, post-surgical incisions and other external wounds caused by trauma.

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Eczema is a Greek word meaning “to boil out”. It refers to the type of dermatitis or inflammation of outer skin layer called epidermis. People of all ages can be affected by Eczema but the condition is more prevalent in small children. Girls are found affected by Eczema more than boys. Eczema is not contagious but as it is believed to be an inherited condition; therefore, members of same family may get infected by it. There are many forms of Eczema such as Contact Eczema, Seborrheic Eczema, Nummular Eczema, Neurodermatitis, Stasis Dermatitis, Dyshidrotic Eczema but Atopic Dermatitis is the most common type.

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A burn can be defined as the injury to skin and flesh due to different external factors such as heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction. They usually affect the skin, epidermal tissue and dermis, but severe burns can cause injury to muscle, bone and blood vessel also. Burn management and care is important because they may lead to amputations, disabling, disfiguring, scarring and even death in severe cases. Also, there is an associated risk of secondary problems such as wound infections.

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Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that results in scaly, flaky and itchy skin. It is also known as ringworm of the foot or tinea pedis. Fungus that causes athlete’s foot is of the genus Trichophyton. It is primarily a feet infection that affects outer layer of foot skin but it can also spread to other body parts, such as scalp, trunk, arms, legs, hands, nails, vagina, mouth, and groin.

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Staging is the process of determining the size, location and spread of tumor. The stages of Breast Cancer range from Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) to Metastatic Breast Cancer. Different treatments are available for each stage. This article discusses the different treatment methods of Breast Cancer according to the stage.

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