...Review SKIN FUNCTION AND WOUND HEALING PHYSIOLOGY John Timmons is Clinical Manager, Wounds UK and Tissue Viabiliy Nurse, Aberdeen Regular evaluation and the setting of goals is essential to monitor the progress of the patient and their wound.To do this, is important to understand the physiology of the skin and the way normal wound healing progresses in order to plan and provide effective wound management. This article describes the structure and function of the skin and outlines the four normal phases of healing. Wound healing is an exciting and continually developing field, with new technologies and research playing a large part in improving the quality of patient care. The role of the nurse in wound care is all encompassing, stretching from the initial assessment of the wound and the patient, to making the correct decisions about treatment and beyond. Regular evaluation, and the setting of goals is essential to monitor the progress of the patient and the wound. To do this, a baseline knowledge of the functions and anatomy of the skin and wound healing physiology is required. Figure 1. When the skin is breached, it is important to close the defect as quickly as possible, thereby preventing infection from occurring. vital substances (Graham-Brown and Burns, 1998). the nerve endings present in the skin allow the body to detect pain, and changes in temperature, touch and pressure. 8Sensation: Functions of the skin The skin, often referred to as the largest body...
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...Introduction 1. Wound A wound is defined as an injury or tear on the skin, which is caused by physical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal factors (Knight, 1996). The scientific definition of wound is a disruption of normal anatomic structure and function of the skin. On the basis of wound sites is classified into two types, such as open wound and closed wound. In other hand, on the basis of wound healing processes, there are divided into two types of wounds, such as acute and chronic wounds (Bryant and Nix, ). Acute wounds are caused by traumas. However, these wounds are usually healable within 8 to 12 weeks. Acute wounds can also be caused by exposure to extreme heat, irradiation and irritated with corrosive chemicals. Chronic wounds are...
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...to humans, they are now known to serve many more purposes for humans. Fish skin is found to contain wound healing properties and several beneficial antimicrobials. This is due to their highly evolved immune systems which are starting to become discovered. The nile tilapia, catfish and snakehead murrels are known to possess both the properties stated. Fish skin in general contains omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids along with several other elements which could be used as a skin graft in order to decrease inflammation and time needed to heal a wound. There is new research on sharks and how they evolved to have an immunity against cancer causing genes. Moreover, this research could be used to better the human race and...
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...Organogenesis Inc. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of regenerative medicines. The company specializes in soft tissue regeneration for use in the areas of bioactive wound healing and oral regeneration. Its products include Apligraf, a living cell-based product indicated for the treatment of venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers; and GINTUIT, an allogeneic cellularized scaffold product indicated for topical (non-submerged) application to a surgically created vascular wound bed in the treatment of mucogingival conditions in adults.( Bloomberg BusinessWeek June 25, 2014). Organogenesis Inc. was founded in 1985 and is based in Canton, Massachusetts with a European headquarter in Switzerland. There are many benefits regenerative medicine, one of the biggest benefits is that it will the combat rising U.S. healthcare costs, which currently exceeds $1.5 trillion annually. Regenerative medicine has the potential to cure many different aliments that affect many people today i.e.; cancer, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, osteoporosis, and spinal cord injuries. This technology potentially could cure any disease that result from failing, damaged and malfunctioning tissues. The company is privately held and has and estimated annual revenue of 59.5 million dollars. Currently the company employs 500 to 1000 employees over half of the employees are employed in the United States. The company has to distribution sites located...
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...Hindawi Publishing Corporation Dermatology Research and Practice Volume 2010, Article ID 893080, 13 pages doi:10.1155/2010/893080 Review Article Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment Gabriella Fabbrocini, M. C. Annunziata, V. D’Arco, V. De Vita, G. Lodi, M. C. Mauriello, F. Pastore, and G. Monfrecola Division of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, Italy Correspondence should be addressed to Gabriella Fabbrocini, gafabbro@unina.it Received 17 March 2010; Revised 7 September 2010; Accepted 28 September 2010 Academic Editor: Daniel Berg Copyright © 2010 Gabriella Fabbrocini et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Acne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%–14% of cases with psychological and social implications. Possible outcomes of the inflammatory acne lesions are acne scars which, although they can be treated in a number of ways, may have a negative psychological impact on social life and relationships. The main types of acne scars are atrophic and hypertrophic scars. The pathogenesis of acne scarring is still not fully understood, but several hypotheses have been proposed. There are numerous treatments: chemical peels, dermabrasion/microdermabrasion...
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...things affect the soap-making process and the quality of this soap produced. The characteristics of this soap depend on the quality of oil, and the amounts of the caustic soda and water used to make it. The speed of the reaction between the oil and the caustic soda is influenced by free fatty acid content of the oil, the heat of the components before mixing, and how vigorously the mixing is to be done. Free fatty acid contents, vigorous mixing, and heat, speed up the given soap-making process. The Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (FD&C) Act defines cosmetics by their intended use, as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body...for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or...
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... Submission Date | 30.04.2013 | Word Count | | Discuss The Factors Which Influence The Processes Involved In Wound Healing 1. Introduction A wound is defined by its aetiology, anatomical location, acute or chronic stages, and the method of closure by its presenting symptoms and predominant tissue types in the wound bed. Injury to the skin or underlying tissues/ organs caused by surgery, a blow, a cut, chemicals, heat/ cold, friction/ shear force, pressure or as a result of disease, such as leg ulcers or carcinomas, Infectious (bacterial, Virus); Immunologic (Autoimmune disease; Genetic derangement e.g. Sickle cell anaemia); Nutritional (Vitamin deficiency; Oxygen imbalance) and Metabolic imbalance (ATP depletion) breakdowns the protective function of the skin by losing the continuity of epithelium, with or without the loss of underlying connective tissues (i.e. muscle, bone, nerves). Hence, the immune system initiates to recover wounds through complex pathways. Wound healing consists of four stages which are in the order hemostasis...
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...ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, and numerous scientific studies on Aloe Vera are demonstrating its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, immune modulating and anti-tumor activities as well as antiviral, anti-bacterial, and antifungal properties. Aloe‟s medicinal properties can be attributed to the synergistic effect of the combined nutritional elements producing a more powerful effect than the individual components. This book will serve to educate and inform you as you decide to make Aloe part of your daily health program. CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Historical Information Early Medicinal Uses Preparation for Use Nutritional Overview of Aloe Medicinal Benefits External Healing Internal Healing Maximize Your Benefits What‟s Next? References 2 2 3 5 7 8 8 11 11 12 www.HealingAloe.com 1 1. Historical Information Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a specific species of Aloe. There are over 400 species of Aloe Vera plants in the Lily Family. Aloe plants tend to grow 80-100 cm tall. New plants mature in 4-6 years and can survive for nearly 50 years in favorable conditions. They have thick, green leaf-like structures that grow from a central point. Aloe does not have a typical stem like other plants do, it is a stemless plant. These leaf-like structures have spiky edges that protect the plant from being consumed easily. Aloe Vera is classified as a succulent...
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...Wound healing is a normal biological response to a tissue injury in human body. This injury can be acute or chronic. It takes place in many cell types (endothelial and epithelial cells, lymphocytes, fibroblasts, etc). Normal healing is the interaction of a complex cascade of cellular events that generates to restore and repair the tensile strength of damage tissue (Guo and DiPietro, 2010).The wound healing process differs with young adults and elderly people. In elders the wound healing process are impaired and the rate of wound healing is slightly reduced. The injuries of wound healing in elders are chronic disabling condition (Thomas, 2001). Body Wound healing process can be divided into 4 distinct phases such as hemostasis, inflammation,...
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...of Jubilee Mission Medical College, in Thrissur, Kerala, told this correspondent The hospital realized the use of potato peel when renowned plastic surgeon of Mumbai, Dr M.H. Keswani, came visiting. He had been experimenting with potato peels for years. Dr.Narayanan said,”Dr.Keswani told us he started thinking about it after a friend said innocuously how similar dried potato peel was to stored skin used by plastic surgeons. He then realized potato peel did not desiccate quickly. Burns patients lose a lot of water through evaporation from the wound and potato peels prevent quick evaporation. Dr.Dattareya, an Indian-born doctor working in Holland, visited the jubilee Hospital and was amazed at the healing properties of potato peel. “He has published an article on it in a medical journal,” said Dr Narayanan. It’s been mentioned even in the ancient books. Potato peels provide moisture; they also have anti-bacterial properties that help in healing burn injuries. It’s the moisture that helps. The juices in a peel keep the wound moist. Perhaps this helps speed up the healing process. A dry wound is very painful and takes longer to heal. Read more at http://scienceblog.com/11009/treat-burns-with-potato-peel/#Ei6hG7qojDoGbAg4.99 Histological and bacteriological studies of burn wounds treated with boiled potato peel dressings. Keswani MH, Vartak AM, Patil A, Davies JW. Source Burns Research Unit, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Bombay, India. Abstract Histological...
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...Tests. 2.6. Phase of Bone Healing. 2.7. Complications of Fracture. PartIII: Treatment and Management of Fracture by External and Internal fixation . 2.3.1.External Fixation Method....
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...Rhetorical Analysis The trend of tattoos in today’s society has grown into much more than just a trend. Just take a look around, there is a plethora of people with ink stained skin. Even the unexpected people may have some ink under their clothing. While tattooing is a growing industry, people have varying opinions on the subject. Some see tattooing as degrading to one’s body, harmful to our society, and just dirty and unsophisticated. Others will look at a tattoo and see art, a story, or a way of expressing oneself. In this rhetorical analysis of Ink Sessions, where Margot Miffin explores the idea that tattoos and the artists creating them are more than society gives credit for, we will analyze how effective her message is. Miffin is trying to prove that tattoos and artists are much more, that they can actually have a healing effect on a person. Miffin starts the article by introducing Roxx, a tattoo artist who owns the 2Spirit Tattoo studio. Roxx, a very unique tattooist, who works with a style not many women do, called blackwork. She turned to this form of tattooing because it is different, and she knew merely tattooing pictures on skin was not for her. Roxx has been developing her style since she was a kid. She started off learning to draw horses with her grandmother, and then moved to Amsterdam where she tattooed at a street shop. Her style gives her work life, emotion, and meaning, something that touches the hearts of her clients. She does this by getting to know them...
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...When the past has eroded ones will to carry through because it has only resulted in a loss of identity, what does one do to live, not just exist in a world? Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko introduces Tayo, a wounded veteran of World War II that is suffering from what was then called “battle fatigue,” better known as post-traumatic stress disorder in today’s society (33). Tayo attempts to combat daily life by resorting to alcohol and violence. His family brings in spiritual renewals and ceremony recoveries to help tackle the “battle fatigue.” While the rituals, in the beginning, failed Tayo in efforts to a stronger self, the ending ceremonies did justice for him, however, it is through deep analysis of Silko’s addition of animals that benefited Tayo’s growth and gave him reason to live. To understand what is wrong in Tayo’s life, it’s important to acknowledge the white man’s world and how they viewed men of a different race, in particular, American Indians. During the years of World War II, the only color that each person saw was green, the same color each of Tayo’s fellow marines wore. Skin color was something to put behind them, in the meantime at least. However, when discussing the difference in...
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...and valuable guide lines which helped us in preparing this report and making this task a success. His co operation and contribution in making this report was very helpful and we are thankful for it. We would also like to thank each and everyone who showed their support in making this report for providing us with the required details and information who helped us in gathering primary data, and our friends who helped us in fine tuning this report. Last but not least our parents for their huge support and immense tolerance. Without them this task would have never been a complete one or a successful report if it was not for their help and advices. Executive summary Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among companies and government of different nations. This is a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. And also it effects on the environment, on culture, on political system, on economic development and prosperity, and in societies around the world. The aim of this report is to provide finding and on Malaysian economy in a nutshell with regard to beauty and cosmetic products, identify the current trends and changes in the industry. And also analyze the cultural differences and the impact on Globalization, analyzed the Impact of multinational brands, local brands in the industry and future of the industry. Identify the direction and a coherent, overall plan is particularly important to a global Companies...
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...Lecturer, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College Nikita MBBS Student Citation: N. Kathuria, N. Gupta, . Manisha, R. Prasad, . Nikita: Biologic Effects Of Aloe Vera Gel. The Internet Journal of Microbiology. 2011 Volume 9 Number 2 Keywords: Aloe vera gel, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, denture adhesive, tooth gel, denture cleanser. Abstract Aloe vera is known for its many health benefits. It helps in improving the appearance of skin, treat digestive problems and boost immune systems. Use of aloe vera is beneficial in many oral conditions. Due to its anti bacterial qualities it is effective in fighting the bacteria and preventing bad breath, gingivitis, stomatitis and periodontitis. Acute mouth lesions are improved by direct application of aloe vera gel on herpetic viral lesions, apthous ulcers and cracks occurring at corner of mouth. Denture patients with sore spots and ill fitting complete or partial dentures can benefit by the use of aloe vera. It also promotes cell growth and act as detoxifying agent. Introduction The use of aloe vera is being promoted for a large variety of conditions. Aloe vera looks like a catus but it isn’t – the plant is a member of the lily family which includes garlic and onion. The aloe plant is grown in warm tropical areas and cannot survive freezing temperatures. There are many species of aloe grown around the world but the main medicinal one is...
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