Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare, genetic skin disease which affects around 500,000 people worldwide. Young patients are often called ‘butterfly children’ because their skin seems as fragile as butterfly wings. As there is no curative treatment currently, this painful and debilitating condition requires specific daily treatment. What is epidermolysis bullosa? In patients with epidermolysis bullosa, …

Pressure ulcers are common in people confined to bed for long periods, or immobilised due to a disease or accident. They are wounds which require frequent care, which can take several months to heal and which mainly affect elderly patients.  What is a pressure ulcer? A pressure ulcer is a chronic wound which appears when sitting …

Of all wounds, the surgical wound (or operating wound) is probably the most distinct. Unlike other wounds, surgical wounds are caused by an intentional medical procedure used to treat an existing health issue. The related precautions and care should guarantee optimal healing. What is a surgical wound? A surgical wound is classified according to two …

Burns are a common injury. In the UK, an estimated 250,000 people receive burn injuries each year 1. Around 90% of burn injuries in the UK are non-complex wounds 2. This type of accident is most often domestic, usually occurring in the kitchen or the garden. In almost half of cases, burns are caused by …

Leg ulcers are skin lesions arising from bad blood circulation into the veins and/or the arteries. They affect 1 in 100 1 people, mainly women, and up to 3% of the over 65s 2. These ulcers can take a long time to heal and need to be taken seriously as soon as they appear in order to prevent …