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A Standardized Procedure of Dressing Management for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Published on: March 14, 2025
Surgical Dressings and Novel Skin Substitutes
1Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Hospital and School of Medicine, University of Colorado, 1665 Aurora Court, Mail Stop F703, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Abstract:
Dressings are integrally tied to wound outcomes in dermatologic surgery. Due to the wide range of wound types and dressing options available, dressing selection can be a formidable task. An understanding of dressing materials and their unique properties allows for a tailored approach to postoperative wound care. Conventional layered dressings often are suitable for uncomplicated dermatologic surgery wounds. Occlusive dressings and tissue-engineered skin substitutes may be warranted in more complex cases. This review is intended to equip the reader with the knowledge and confidence to successfully manage surgical wounds in dermatology.
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