Abstract
Chronic non-healing lower extremity ulcers represent a significant burden for the patient and society. Periwound breakdown delays wound healing, worsens patients’ quality of life, and increases the costs of wound treatment. Damage to the periwound area may result from moisture-associated skin damage, medical-adhesive related skin injury, contact dermatitis, and infections. Essential elements of preventing periwound complications are identifying predisposing risk factors for periwound damage, regular assessment of the condition of the periwound area, proper wound treatment technique, and exudate control. Timely detection and rapid multidisciplinary treatment of complications are necessary
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