Welcome to this special edition of In This Together Wounds... a new independent magazine and accompanying website for anyone who has, or is caring for someone with, a wound.

Mölnlycke Health Care is delighted to partner with In This Together on this special edition, dedicated to people experiencing wounds, or who are caring for someone with a wound.

Most people will have experienced a wound during their lifetime. A wound is any break in the skin and can range from a simple cut or graze from everyday life, to a deliberately created wound from surgery. Here, we explain the different causes of wounds and how they can influence the treatment needed.

Wound healing is one of the most complicated processes in the body, but it can be likened to the process of demolishing, repairing and redecorating a house. Read on to learn more!

Almost everyone will have experienced a wound at some point during their lifetime, and more often than not, they go on to heal without a problem. Unfortunately, sometimes a wound can linger and prove difficult to heal. Here we explain why this may be the case and what to do about it.

Wounds produce wound fluid as part of the normal healing process. Wounds heal best in a moist environment, but your wound can have too much of a good thing. Here we explain all about moist wound healing and how to make sure you are getting the moisture balance right.

It is a long-lasting myth that wounds heal better when they are exposed to the air. Here we explain all the benefits of using a dressing to help your wound to heal.

When changing your dressing, it pays to do it in a clean and methodical way to reduce the risk of infection. Here we outline the key steps to changing your dressing like a pro!

Diane had lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) for twenty years, often spending long periods of time in bed, putting her at ongoing risk of pressure damage. Unfortunately, Diane did develop a pressure ulcer after attending her son’s wedding, as a consequence of spending all day (from early morning until 10pm) in her wheelchair.

Infection is a common complication of having a wound. It is important to know the signs and symptoms and when to seek help immediately to prevent the infection worsening.

Nutrition plays an important role in our general health and wellbeing, but it is also essential for wound healing. Protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are all needed to repair skin
and tissue. Read on to find how to eat for good health.

Here we provide answers to some commonly encountered wound problems. If you have a question, please write to us via www.inthis-together.co.uk and we will try to help.

Whatever your age or ability, exercise has the benefits of improving your health and wellbeing. Here, we describe the advantages of regular exercise in more detail, and what you can do to work more movement into your every day life.

Taking time to relax is helpful to reduce stress and can improve your mood, physical and mental health and wound healing ability. Here we explain how taking time to destress can benefit you.

It isn’t easy to quit smoking, but it is really worth the effort, as your health will benefit immediately. Read on to find out why there is no better time to quit than now.

Test your wound care knowledge: true or false?