Topical Steroid Damaged skin
02/12/2022

Topical glucocorticoids represent one of the most commonly prescribed and essential drugs for treating allergic skin disorders. They are available as combinations with antibiotics and antifungals. However, because of their immediate suppressive actions, fairness  inducing  effect, and low cost,  their misuse, and abuse has increased, leading to several serious issues


Staphylococcal infections in children
02/12/2022
Staphylococcus aureus is common and will only cause an infection when it can enter through a wound or open skin. Thoroughly washing your hands and avoiding skin-to-skin contact can prevent staph infections. Antibiotics are usually needed to treat staph infections. The full course of antibiotics should be completed.
Common Bacterial Skin Infections
02/12/2022

Common skin infections include cellulitis, erysipelas, impetigo, folliculitis, furuncles and carbuncles. Cellulitis is an infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue that has poorly demarcated borders and is usually caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus species.


Types of diabetic foot ulcers
02/12/2022
The increase in foot ulcers, foot infections, amputations in people with diabetes is becoming a burden for patients, their families, and society due to increased financial costs due to the length of hospital stay, the cost of drug use. In the long term, foot ulcers and amputation also reduce the patient's ability to work.
Can MULTIDEX be used on infected sores?
01/16/2022

Multidex® Gel or Powder fills wound sites with topical nutrients, forms a protective coating and maintains a moist environment while controlling odor and drainage. Available with or without prescription.


Pressure Ulcer Stages
01/07/2022

Pressure ulcers are one of the common causes of prolonged hospital stay and increased treatment costs in patients who are lying in bed for a long time and sedentary. If not treated promptly and properly, there is a high risk of complications, even death. Pressure ulcers are divided into 4 stages, increasing gradually according to the degree of damage of the ulcer.

Facts About Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
01/07/2022
Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. With the application of multidrug therapy since 1982, leprosy has been eliminated in most countries in the world and Vietnam has also been recognized for leprosy elimination. However, up to now, leprosy is still not properly understood, which is also the cause of psychological burden for leprosy patients.
Diabetic foot – amputate or not?
01/07/2022
Having diabetes means you’re at much greater risk of developing foot problems. If you don’t get these problems downed, they could lead to foot ulcers, infections and, at worst, amputations. Most foot problems can be prevented with good and regular foot care.
Classification of pressure ulcers
01/03/2022
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and underlying tissues, primarily caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. They can happen to anyone, but usually affect people who are in bed for long periods of time or people who are in a chair or wheelchair for long  time.