Optimizing Skin Grafting Using Hair-derived Skin Grafts: The Healing Potential of Hair Follicle Pluripotent Stem Cells.

Background: A man in his 60s with recurrent venous leg ulcers (VLUs) presented with an 18-month history of a VLU on his medial left leg measuring 59.3 cm(2). He had been treated with multi- component compression bandages without significant decrease in ulcer size.

Resident Rounds: Part III - Case Report: A Non-Syndromic Case of Multiple Unilateral Nodular and Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinomas.

Although basal cell carcinomas (BCC) are relatively common, particularly in older individuals, the development of multiple BCCs at a young age can indicate an associated genetic disorder. Several cases of unilateral or segmental BCCs have been described in the literature. Some cases have demonstrated concomitant syndromic findings while others had unilateral BCCs as the only finding.

Current Management of Pediatric Vitiligo.

Vitiligo is a common inflammatory disorder with worldwide prevalence of 0.4-2 % of the population, with half of cases beginning in childhood. The management of childhood vitiligo should be tailored to avoid negative effects on the overall growth and psychological development of the patient.

Factors Influencing Efficacy of Bilayered Cell Therapy.

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that fail to heal with standard care should be treated with advanced wound care products. Efficacy of advanced therapies is dependent on many factors. A secondary analysis of pivotal trial data for a bilayered cellular construct used in the treatment of DFU was undertaken to determine if glycemic control and other factors had an effect on time to healing.

Wound research funding from alternative sources of federal funds in 2012.

Chronic wounds represent a major healthcare burden, costing $25 billion annually, and are associated with high mortality. We previously reported that cutaneous wound healing represented only 0.1% ($29.