[Translated article] Postoperative Wound Care in Dermatologic Surgery: Update And Narrative Review

Area of Science:

• Dermatologic surgery
• Wound healing
• Evidence-based medicine

Background:

• Dermatologic surgery has a low complication rate.
• No universally accepted evidence-based protocol exists for postoperative wound care.
• Existing research on wound care products and procedures is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the available evidence on postoperative wound care products and procedures in dermatologic surgery.
• To discuss the optimal timing, frequency, and type of wound care interventions.
• To analyze evidence for special wound care situations.

Main Methods:

• Narrative review of scientific literature.
• Analysis of studies on wound care products (ointments, antiseptics, dressings).
• Evaluation of evidence for specific dermatologic surgical wound types.

Main Results:

• Few studies exist, often lacking statistically significant differences due to low complication rates.
• Sufficient evidence exists to not recommend prophylactic topical antibiotics.
• Evidence for specific wound care interventions remains limited.

Conclusions:

• Standardized, evidence-based protocols for dermatologic surgery wound care are lacking.
• Prophylactic topical antibiotic use is not recommended.
• Further research is needed to establish optimal wound care practices, especially for complex cases.