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Wound Dressing: Modern Approaches to Healing and Tissue Regeneration
Wound dressing involves the use of medical materials designed to protect wounds, maintain moisture, reduce infection, and promote tissue repair. Dressings vary depending on wound type, depth, and severity.
Modern dressings include hydrocolloids, foams, hydrogels, alginates, films, and antimicrobial materials like silver-based products. These support chronic wound management such as ulcers, burns, and surgical sites.
Advanced dressings maintain ideal moisture levels, support autolytic debridement, and improve healing speed. Innovations include smart dressings with sensors, bioactive materials, and growth factor-infused dressings.
FAQQ1: Why are modern dressings important?They accelerate healing and reduce infection risk.
Q2: What wounds require advanced dressings?Chronic ulcers, burns, and surgical wounds.