Prevention and treatment of periwound dermatitis

Peri-wound dermatitis is a condition in which the skin around a wound becomes inflamed. Periwound dermatitis is a common complication when treating wounds. This problem can make the wound painful, cause itching and redness, and increase the risk of infection. This article describes the diagnosis and treatment options for peri-wound dermatitis.

Diagnosis of peri wound dermatitis :

1. Appearance inspection: The appearance and symptoms of peri wound dermatitis are similar to burns or allergic reactions. It often presents with redness, swelling, and itching along the skin around the wound.

2. Symptom evaluation: further confirm whether there is peri wound dermatitis according to the patient's signs and symptoms. Typical symptoms include redness, pain, rash, itching, and heat.

3. Laboratory diagnosis: in the case of insignificant clinical symptoms, a skin scratch test can be taken to help diagnose periwound dermatitis. The scratch test is a low-irritant test that estimates the site of allergic symptoms.

Dermatitis around the wound, how to deal with it?

1. Keep dry: Dermatitis around the wound needs to be kept dry during the treatment process. Patients should avoid environments with excessive humidity and keep affected skin dry.

2. Drug treatment: External drugs can be used, such as external antibacterial ointment, glucocorticoid ointment, anti-inflammatory and antidote, etc. The selection of drugs should be based on the symptoms and factors of peri wound dermatitis.

3. Cleaning and care: Keeping the wound clean is the top priority of the treatment. It can be disinfected with warm salt water or povidone iodine, and the skin of the affected area should be cleaned regularly, and scratches and friction should be avoided.

4. Wound exudate management :

Dermatitis around wounds, most commonly due to skin damage caused by excessive wound exudate. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate wound dressing to manage wound exudate is crucial in the management of peri wound dermatitis. For wounds with a lot of exudate, Silicone Foam Dressing can be used, because it has strong exudate management ability, and strong absorption capacity, can quickly absorb the liquid exuded from the wound, and avoid excessive exudate from staying in the wound surface, thereby effectively reducing pain and inflammation. It also has a strong moisturizing effect, which can maintain the moisture in the wound and promote healing. This is very important for wounds that exudate heavily, as excess exudate can dry out the wound and impede healing. And it also has a certain anti-adhesion performance, it will not stick to the wound, and it is convenient to change the dressing.

In general, silicone gel foam is an ideal wound dressing, which has better advantages for wounds with more exudate and can help wounds heal quickly. Wound dressings with occlusive properties should be avoided as they have the potential to exacerbate periwound maceration.

5. Diet conditioning: Eat more high-nutrition foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, protein, and trace elements, moderate intake of high-quality fat to enhance immune function and promote wound healing, and eat less greasy, spicy, and irritating foods.

During treatment, the condition of the wound will need to be checked regularly to ensure that the wound is healing as expected. In addition, pay special attention to any symptoms of discomfort, such as internal heat, wound pain, dull pain, exudation, local redness, etc., which may indicate the deterioration and infection of periwound dermatitis.

The above is a brief introduction to the relevant knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of periwound dermatitis. By taking proper measures, we can prevent the occurrence of periwound dermatitis and reduce every potential problem caused by the wound.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: March 23, 2023