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Alopecia of the unburned scalp, the temporary or permanent loss of hair, is a preventable complication. Patients at highest risk of developing alopecia are those with burn encephalopathy and in a prolonged shock state. The occipital scalp is the most common site and localized pressure-induced ischaemia is the likely cause. Frequent head repositioning and use of devices to decrease the pressure effect...
Burns affecting the foot in a neuropathic patient may be associated with significant functional impairment and prolonged recovery time. Although they occur easily, these injuries are rare. We report two patients with deep burns of the foot following the use of therapeutic footbaths for pressure ulcers in neuropathic patients.
In most patients with lymphoedema, neither a medical nor a surgical approach can provide a cure. Due to the progressive nature of the disease, it is imperative that every attempt should be made at controlling oedema and preventing infection. As burn injury to the lymphoedematous extremity is associated with significant morbidity, we report a patient with deep burns affecting a lymphoedematous extremity.
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