Surgical Dressings and Novel Skin Substitutes

Eileen Axibal; Mariah Brown

doi:10.1016/j.det.2019.03.005

Surgical Dressings and Novel Skin Substitutes

Dermatol Clin. 2019 Jul;37(3):349-366. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2019.03.005.

Authors

Eileen Axibal¹, Mariah Brown²

Affiliations

¹ Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Hospital and School of Medicine, University of Colorado, 1665 Aurora Court, Mail Stop F703, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
² Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Hospital and School of Medicine, University of Colorado, 1665 Aurora Court, Mail Stop F703, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Electronic address: Mariah.Brown@ucdenver.edu.

PMID: 31084729
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2019.03.005

Abstract

Dressings are integrally tied to wound outcomes in dermatologic surgery. Due to the wide range of wound types and dressing options available, dressing selection can be a formidable task. An understanding of dressing materials and their unique properties allows for a tailored approach to postoperative wound care. Conventional layered dressings often are suitable for uncomplicated dermatologic surgery wounds. Occlusive dressings and tissue-engineered skin substitutes may be warranted in more complex cases. This review is intended to equip the reader with the knowledge and confidence to successfully manage surgical wounds in dermatology.

Keywords: Dermatology; Dressings; Mohs surgery; Second intention; Skin cancer; Skin substitutes; Surgical wounds; Wound care.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Alginates / therapeutic use
Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use*
Bandages*
Bandages, Hydrocolloid
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures*
Humans
Occlusive Dressings
Skin, Artificial*
Surgical Wound / therapy*

Substances

Alginates
Anti-Infective Agents, Local