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Scarring in Diverse Populations
Skin is considered the body’s largest organ, and any damage can often lead to scarring. Although the pathology and physiology of what leads to scarring are not entirely understood, some details are concrete, including the series of processes that occur after the skin…
Venous Leg Ulcers in Diverse Populations
Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs) are among the most widespread chronic lower extremity wounds, with approximately 70% of chronic leg ulcers reported as VLUs. Across the population in the western hemisphere, it’s estimated that 2% have VLUs, while those in …
Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Skin of Color
Recent literature has established that there is much for the medical community to learn about highly pigmented skin, specifically in the realm of wound healing and even more so in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Most distressing is the higher prevalence of amputation…
How to Identify Pressure Injuries in Skin of Color
A 55-year-old African American male was admitted to our inpatient rehabilitation facility with a right trochanter stage 4 pressure injury, sacral stage 3, and left below the knee amputation with comorbid diabetes mellitus and end-stage renal disease. A 2-person skin…
