Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are one of the most common ulcers of the lower extremity. VLU
affects many individuals worldwide, could pose a significant socioeconomic burden to the …

Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic lower extremity ulcers, affecting 1% to
3% of the US population. Venous hypertension as a result of venous reflux (incompetence) …

Obesity is a worldwide major public health problem with an alarmingly increasing
prevalence over the past 2 decades. The consequences of obesity in the skin are …

Even with the best available care, at least 25% of leg ulcers and foot ulcers are not fully
healed after 6 months of treatment. This review summarizes the pathophysiological features …

Over millions of years, nature has created countless unique features frequently used in the
manufacture of adhesive formulations for wound healing. The bioinspired adhesives could …

Atypical wounds comprise approximately 20% of all chronic wounds. 3–5 With an aging
population and increase in comorbidities these numbers are expected to rise. Atypical …

Background Chronic venous leg ulcers drastically reduce the quality of life of affected
patients. There is heightened interest in autologous platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) as one of the …

Wound healing occurs by a series of interrelated molecular events which work together to
restore tissue integrity and cellular function. These physiological events occur smoothly in …

The following supplement is a rare example of a paper that combines clinical experience
and theoretical knowledge on textiles used in compression therapy. The authors' intention is …

Lipoedema is a rare painful disorder of the adipose tissue. It essentially affects females and
is often misdiagnosed as lymphoedema or obesity. It is globally misdiagnosed or …