Compression therapy in dermatology
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Compression therapy in dermatology. / Dissemond, Joachim; Protz, Kerstin; Stücker, Markus.
In: J DTSCH DERMATOL GES, Vol. 21, No. 9, 09.2023, p. 1003-1019.Research output: SCORING: Contribution to journal › Training articles › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Compression therapy in dermatology
AU - Dissemond, Joachim
AU - Protz, Kerstin
AU - Stücker, Markus
N1 - CME Article
PY - 2023/9
Y1 - 2023/9
N2 - Compression therapy is a conservative therapy that can be used in many patients with dermatological conditions, especially those associated with edema. In addition to its well-established use in venous and lymphatic disorders, there is increasing evidence that compression therapy supports the healing of inflammatory dermatoses. The presence of edema, regardless of its etiology, is an indication for the use of compression therapy. Nowadays, a variety of materials and treatment options are available for compression therapy, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Often, compression therapy with low resting pressures is sufficient for effective therapy and is better tolerated by patients. The main contraindications to compression therapy are advanced peripheral arterial disease and decompensated heart failure. Individual factors and economic considerations should be taken into account when deciding on compression therapy with the patient. Patient self-management should be encouraged whenever possible. This requires education and support tools.
AB - Compression therapy is a conservative therapy that can be used in many patients with dermatological conditions, especially those associated with edema. In addition to its well-established use in venous and lymphatic disorders, there is increasing evidence that compression therapy supports the healing of inflammatory dermatoses. The presence of edema, regardless of its etiology, is an indication for the use of compression therapy. Nowadays, a variety of materials and treatment options are available for compression therapy, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Often, compression therapy with low resting pressures is sufficient for effective therapy and is better tolerated by patients. The main contraindications to compression therapy are advanced peripheral arterial disease and decompensated heart failure. Individual factors and economic considerations should be taken into account when deciding on compression therapy with the patient. Patient self-management should be encouraged whenever possible. This requires education and support tools.
KW - Humans
KW - Dermatology
KW - Treatment Outcome
KW - Veins
KW - Edema/etiology
KW - Lymphatic Diseases/complications
KW - Varicose Ulcer
KW - Compression Bandages/adverse effects
KW - Stockings, Compression/adverse effects
U2 - 10.1111/ddg.15161
DO - 10.1111/ddg.15161
M3 - Training articles
C2 - 37565365
VL - 21
SP - 1003
EP - 1019
JO - J DTSCH DERMATOL GES
JF - J DTSCH DERMATOL GES
SN - 1610-0379
IS - 9
ER -