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. 2008 Feb;58(2):185-206.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.08.048.

Treating the chronic wound: A practical approach to the care of nonhealing wounds and wound care dressings

Margaret A Fonder  1 , Gerald S Lazarus, David A Cowan, Barbara Aronson-Cook, Angela R Kohli, Adam J Mamelak
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Treating the chronic wound: A practical approach to the care of nonhealing wounds and wound care dressings

Margaret A Fonder et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Feb.

Abstract

Chronic wounds are a major healthcare problem costing the United States billions of dollars a year. The American Academy of Dermatology has underscored the significance of wound care in dermatological practice. It is critical for all dermatologists to understand the elements of diagnosis and therapy. We emphasize major aspects of diagnosis and present a simple classification of wound dressings with guidelines for usage and relative cost data.

Learning objective: After completing this learning activity, participants should be able to diagnose common types of chronic wounds, formulate a therapeutic plan, and describe the major classes of topical therapies and dressings for the chronic wound.

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