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Use of a monofilament fibre debridement pad to treat chronic oedema-related hyperkeratosis The aetiology of chronic oedema is complex. Failure of the lymphatic system to transport fluid, protein, and

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Use of a monofilament fibre debridement pad to treat chronic oedema-related hyperkeratosis The aetiology of chronic oedema is complex. Failure of the lymphatic system to transport fluid, protein, and

Heather Jones, Lol Pidcock
17 September 2013

Moffat et al (2003) report that 1.33 people in every 1 000 of the UK population have chronic oedema, although the true prevalence is likely to be higher. Chronic oedema is often associated with a range of skin conditions, including hyperkeratosis. This article describes the use of a monofilament fibre debridement pad to reduce hyperkeratosis on the legs of a 57-year-old man with a long-standing history of bilateral lymphovenous oedema. As part of an holistic care programme, the monofilament fibre debridement pad was found to quickly and effectively reduce hyperkeratosis.

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