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Glossary Pressure Ulcers

injuries to skin and tissue from prolonged pressure, often in bedridden individuals

Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. They commonly develop on bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips, and tailbone, particularly in individuals who are bedridden or have limited mobility. These ulcers can range from mild reddening of the skin to severe tissue damage, including infections that can penetrate to muscle and bone.

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Topical Application of Magnetized Saline Water Hydrogel Promotes Rapid Pressure Ulcer Healing in Hospitalized Elderly Patients: An Acute Care Case Series

research Topical Application of Magnetized Saline Water Hydrogel Promotes Rapid Pressure Ulcer Healing in Hospitalized Elderly Patients: An Acute Care Case Series

July 2025 in “Cureus”

This study suggests that topical application of a hydrogel containing magnetized saline water may promote wound healing in stage 2-3 pressure ulcers in elderly patients by stimulating autophagy, based on observed clinical improvements in a case series.

Transcription Factor SOX2-Induced Amphiregulin Inhibits Pressure Ulcer Formation via Suppressing Oxidative Stress After Cutaneous Ischemia-Reperfusion in Mice

research 1496 Transcription factor SOX2-induced amphiregulin inhibits pressure ulcer formation via suppressing oxidative stress after cutaneous ischemia-reperfusion in mice

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that inducing SOX2 in keratinocytes significantly reduced pressure ulcer formation after cutaneous ischemia-reperfusion injury by producing amphiregulin, which also reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis.

research Risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers mortality and novel negative pressure combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

14 citations , December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

This study reports that negative pressure wound therapy combined with PRP may effectively accelerate wound healing and reduce mortality in diabetic foot ulcers, with albumin and age identified as independent predictors of mortality risk.

research Potential efficiency of antioxidants to prevent pressure ulcers. A neglected hypothesis

2 citations , April 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses”

This discussion of antioxidant use in pressure ulcer prevention highlights failed clinical trials but does not rule out ROS involvement or the potential efficacy of other antioxidants.

research TeSe nanoparticle-Integrated Exosomes for Accelerated Diabetic Pressure Ulcer Healing via NIR-II Triggered Synergy

April 2026 in “Biomaterials and Biosystems”

This study found that combining multiple low-dose exosome injections with NIR-II-responsive selenium telluride-mediated photothermal therapy significantly improved healing in diabetic mice with pressure ulcers, enhancing wound closure, hair follicle regeneration, and collagen remodeling compared to single high-dose exosome treatment.

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