Healing times for skin ulcers and bedsores can be reduced by a third with the use of low-intensity ultrasound, scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Bristol have found.
- Treatment could save the NHS £3.1 billion every year
- More than 200,000 patients in the UK suffer with chronic wounds
- Healing time can be reduced by a third
Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Biomedical Science discovered the ultrasound transmits a vibration through the skin and wakes up cells in wounds helping to stimulate and accelerate the healing process.
More than 200,000 patients in the UK suffer with chronic wounds every year at a cost of over £3.1 billion to the NHS.
The ultrasound treatment, which also reduces the chance of wounds getting infected, is particularly effective when treating diabetics and the elderly.
There are 11 million over-65s, three million diabetics, and 10 million smokers in the UK – all of whom are likely to suffer problems with healing wounds.
A quarter of diabetics suffer from skin ulcers, particularly foot ulcers, due to the loss of sensation and circulation in the legs.
Lead author of the study Dr Mark Bass, from the University’s Centre for Membrane Interactions and Dynamics (CMIAD), said: “Skin ulcers are excruciatingly painful for patients and in many cases can only be resolved by amputation of the limb.
“Using ultrasound wakes up the cells and stimulates a normal healing process. Because it is just speeding up the normal processes, the treatment doesn’t carry the risk of side effects that are often associated with drug treatments.”
Read more: Ultrasound accelerates skin healing – especially for diabetics and the elderly
The Latest on: Skin healing
[google_news title=”” keyword=”skin healing” num_posts=”10″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]
via Google News
The Latest on: Skin healing
- Summer is around the corner. Here's what you should know about taking care of your skin.on May 18, 2024 at 9:05 am
Dr. Patrick Shannon says using sunscreen daily is the easiest way to take care of your skin in this weather, and prevent damage from UV exposure over time.
- Summer Skin SOS: 4 Essential Benefits Of Adding Sandalwood To Rejuvenate Your Skin This Seasonon May 18, 2024 at 2:16 am
As the summer heat ramps up, our skin faces increased challenges, from clogged pores to breakouts, and skin irritation sunburns. Regular showers become imperative to maintain skin health, effectively ...
- ‘RHONY’ alum Leah McSweeney reveals Lyme disease diagnosis, asks for ‘success stories of healing’on May 17, 2024 at 1:39 pm
The former Bravo star, who is suing both the network and Andy Cohen for unrelated reasons, took to her Instagram Story to share a screenshot of her test results.
- How a small, dark pink spot on one woman's scalp ended up being skin canceron May 17, 2024 at 4:01 am
That was enough to convince Browne to go see a dermatologist.
- Don't believe these skin cancer myths; free screening available May 18on May 15, 2024 at 11:42 pm
"They actually say melanoma is linked more to like intense sunburns like every single year than just lifelong sun." ...
- The 2024 Very T&C Beauty Classicson May 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
The watery, fast-absorbing consistency makes it ideal to layer under other products, and it can even help skin heal more quickly after in-office procedures. True Botanicals’s new At-Home ...
- How Exosome Therapy Gave Me the Skin of My Younger Selfon May 14, 2024 at 6:33 am
I never received compliments on my skin until beginning exosome therapy last fall. A few months prior, at the recommendation of Chioma Nnadi—former editor of Vogue.com and current head of editorial ...
- Beauty Diary: These two Aussie beauty products saved my damaged skinon May 12, 2024 at 10:32 pm
I was able to heal my skin using two Australian skincare products. Picture: Supplied/RebekahScanlan How to fix your irritated skin barrier If you want to repair your barrier, go back to basics ...
- Healing faster: Unveiling the future of tissue & organ repairon May 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Cutting-edge research co-led by uOttawa Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor Dr. Emilio I. Alarcón could eventually impact millions of lives with peptide-based hydrogels that will close skin ...
- Doctors Say These Kitchen Staples Speed Healing of a Painful Skin Ulceron May 8, 2024 at 4:51 am
The vibrantly-hued spice contains a compound called curcumin that's responsible for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. When taken as a supplement, it can help speed up healing, says Dr.
via Bing News