The use of silver dressings in wound care is now an established part of managing wounds. The role of silver is to reduce the bioburden, which delays healing in acute and chronic wounds (International Consensus, 2012). Silver is also used as an antimicrobial barrier for those wounds at high riskRead More →

In time, some collagen breaks down at the site of the wound and the blood supply reduces. The scar gradually becomes smoother and softer. Although scars are permanent, they can fade over a period of up to 2 years. It’s unlikely they’ll fade any more after this time. Can scarsRead More →