SKIN HEALING Flashcards
types of skin healing?
primary and secondary intention, 3rd is delayed primary closure (not really used)
name this type of skin healing?
surgical incision minimal tissue loss approx w/ sutures minimal inflammation absence of granulation tissue***
primary intention
name this type of skin healing?
open wound w/ tissue loss wound remains open significant granulation tissue *red beefy tissue from neovascularization contracture of wound epithelialization
secondary intention
name this type of skin healing?
anytime an incision is left open and then closed at a later date
delayed primary closure
where do we see delayed primary closure?
infection management
trauma
complication of skin healing?
infection
adhesions
contractures, myofibrocytes
hypertrophic scars, raised, pigmented, fibrotic scars
keloids, aggressive scarring beyond site of original incision or insult
main tx for hypertrophic scars?
pressure
silicon sheeting
corticosteroid inj like kenalog 40
cross friction massage
main tx for keloid scars?
pressure
silicone sheeting
mederma skin gel