Local Wound Care for Dermatologists
Focusing on local wound care specifically for the dermatologist, this concise text provides a go-to source for practitioners looking for a quick solution for many of the most common wounds as well as an update on what's new in the field. From the most bas
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Afsaneh Alavi Howard I. Maibach Editors
Local Wound Care for Dermatologists
Updates in Clinical Dermatology Series Editors John Berth-Jones Chee Leok Goh Howard I. Maibach
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/13203
Afsaneh Alavi • Howard I. Maibach Editors
Local Wound Care for Dermatologists
Editors Afsaneh Alavi Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine Women’s College Hospital University of Toronto Toronto, ON Canada
Howard I. Maibach Department of Dermatology University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA USA
ISSN 2523-8884 ISSN 2523-8892 (electronic) Updates in Clinical Dermatology ISBN 978-3-030-28871-6 ISBN 978-3-030-28872-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28872-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To all patients with wounds with the hope to ease their suffering Afsaneh Alavi Howard I. Maibach
Preface
With the aging of the population, impending epidemic of chronic diseases such as diabetes, and natural and man-made disasters, there is a huge need for knowledge of wound care. Individuals with chronic wounds may suffer from social isolation, disfiguring bandages, cost, pain, odor, and many disabilities. Clinicians familiar with local wound care significantly improve the quality of life of these patients. In fact, most people classify wounds as dermatological issues since it is skin-related. Dermatologists play a pivotal role in wound healing, both diagnosis and the management. Chronic wounds are also a major financial burden. The cost of wound care in the United States is estimated at $5–$7 billion per year and is increasing at an annual rate of 10%. The chronicity and
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