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What Is a Pilonidal Cyst?

November 4, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors A pilonidal cyst is a pimple-like cyst typically located in the sacrococcygeal region of the body, usually near the top of the intergluteal cleft (also referred to as the...

What Is the Skin Microbiome?

May 31, 2021
Human skin is home to many types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that compose the skin microbiota or microbiome. As with microorganisms in the gut, these organisms have an important role in protecting...

Why I Go the Extra Mile: The Travels of a Certified Wound and Ostomy Care Nurse

September 24, 2014
By Diana L. Gallagher MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN I frequently write about the value and rewards of being a WOCNCB® certified nurse. It is an amazing job that allows me to save limbs and change lives on a ...

Wound Care Dressings for the Management of Blisters

September 6, 2012
By Sue Hull MSN, RN, CWOCN Here is an idea you will love! What do you do with a blister? You know the problem. You discover a blister. If you don’t do anything, it will probably unroof and be op...

Wound Care During COVID-19

April 23, 2020
Calling the COVID-19 pandemic an "unprecedented time" is an understatement. In this time of uncertainty, predicting what to expect can provide some comfort via preparation for the future. We can presu...
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