Dear Dr. Roach: I am 89 and just learned that I have the first stages of bed sores on my buttocks. My dermatologist said that I should stay off of it as much as possible and apply hydrocortisone cream ...

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Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores or bed sores, are injuries that occur because of prolonged pressure on the skin. These injuries typically present on areas of the skin over the bony ...

I am 89 years old and just learned that I have the first stages of bed sores on my buttocks. My dermatologist said that I should stay off of it as much as possible and apply hydrocortisone cream. I ...

Decubitus ulcer treatment aims to promote wound healing, prevent wounds from getting worse, ease pain, and prevent infections. Decubitus ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, are injuries to the skin ...

MBET Health has launched its new Miracle Dressing Wound Care System, billing it as a proactive solution for an impending surge of pressure injuries related to COVID-19 mitigation. Miracle Dressing is ...

10:35, Wed, Mar 20, 2024 Updated: 09:29, Thu, Mar 21, 2024 A reader asks: I am a healthy, active 74-year-old woman. I sleep on my front and try very hard not to sit for long periods, nevertheless I ...

A new range of underwear that shocks the buttocks with electricity could be used to prevent pressure sores. Canadian academics performed a short trial on 37 participants, for whom the pants prevented ...