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State-of-the-Art Wound Healing: Skin Substitutes for Chronic Wounds

The care of chronic wounds is a challenging topic and a growing area for clinical and research interest within dermatology. When routine wound care does not achieve adequate healing for chronic wounds, it may be necessary to pursue other approaches. Dr. Han reviews tissue-engineered skin substitutes and their application in the treatment of chronic wounds. Familiarity with the components and appropriate usage of skin substitutes will help dermatologists stay at the leading edge of wound care in the future.


 

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