Marqus said he used to worry about dressing changes. “Now the wound doesn’t get macerated and changing is easier. I don’t need to soak it off with saline.”

Fran also emphasized ease of use, speed of healing, and noted Enluxtra’s superior absorbency affirming, “It’s like a NPWT that comes in a foil pouch!” ​

May 27 - June 24 wound progress with daily changes of Enluxtra. Other treatment included exchange transfusion, antibiotics and antifungal medication.

If you or someone you know is living with sickle cell disease, you are already aware that leg ulcers are a chronic problem, healing slowly over months or even years. Enluxtra wound dressing reduces healing time, decreases the likelihood of infection, and eliminates the pain from dressing changes. ​

Marqus and his family are advocates for research and improvement in treatment options for individuals, friends & family members with SCD. Their film project, “Sick Cells”, chronicles 8 years of Marqus’ life, challenges, hospitalizations and the incredible family he has around him. Additionally, the team is working on photo series that elevate the voices of the sickle cell community.

Hosted by Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease and Faces of Our Children, Inc., this year’s Stomp Out Sickle Cell Walk had the largest turnout ever, with more participants than the recent Chicago event. The District of Columbia has the highest incidence rate of babies born with sickle cell disease and trait compared to the 50 states. Attended by teams from around the country, this year’s walk also drew attention from news organizations and local, state and federal officials interested in improving the lives of those with the disease.

You can learn more about the Sick Cells project at www.sickcells.com. Enluxtra hopes everyone will support walks like these as well as raise awareness for better testing, genetic counseling, education and more research to provide better care for those with SCD.

Marqus and Fran are now the biggest enthusiasts of Enluxtra and take every opportunity to recommend it to the people they know with sickle cell disease and to anyone suffering from chronic non-healing wounds. They actively participate in community events to raise sickle cell disease awareness and help find the cure. ​

Not just for sickle cell disease
Patients suffering from poor circulation symptoms due to diabetes, venous insufficiency, peripheral arterial disease, can benefit from Enluxtra treatment for, just like the sickle cell patients, they also experience issues with oxygen-starved tissues and consequent poor healing. 

Try Enluxtra
Try the dressing that sickle cell disease sufferers tell us is better than any wound dressing they’ve ever tried. 
To find out more about accelerated wound healing with Enluxtra, sign up for our FREE e-learning program
Medical professionals are always welcome to visit our site and order FREE samples

Sick Cells Team Sports Enluxtra Logo at 10th Annual Stomp Out Sickle Cell 5K Walk

Enluxtra was proud to be part of the Sick Cells Team during the 10th Annual Stomp Out Sickle Cell 5K Walk in the nation’s capital this past September.

Stomping out sickle cells!

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We will never tire from repeating the peri-wound mantra: Peri-wound area is as much a part of the wound as the wound itself.

Covering all compromised peri-wound areas with Enluxtra dressing is the first and foremost thing you can do to improve and speed up the healing of your patients’ wounds.
Many of our users report that once they have adjusted the Enluxtra dressing size, they have witnessed a dramatic leap in healing progress.

Let’s rediscover why peri-wound coverage is so important
Compromised peri-wound areas are fragile and vulnerable to infection. If left unprotected, it is easy for bacteria to penetrate the micro-cracks characteristic to these delicate areas.
Once this happens you have a deteriorating wound that got infected and has grown in size. 

But how do you know if the peri-wound area is compromised?
Any of the following conditions are a clear sign that protection is definitely needed:

• Dry, scaly skin

When you observe any of these conditions, it is your responsibility to treat them as part of the wound and include them in total wound measurements when selecting the Enluxtra dressing size.
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How to measure the wound for Enluxtra
We strongly recommend to add an extra step to your wound assessment routine: measure the compromised peri-wound area, and make sure that the selected Enluxtra fully covers this area and overlaps the healthy skin by at least 1 inch.

For large wounds you can tape several dressings together and apply them as one piece. Watch a 1-minute tutorial HERE

 How are you doing?
Let us know how you are doing on Enluxtra sizing. If the wounds you are treating don’t seem to progress towards closure, try using a larger size of Enluxtra dressing and report back.
If you have any questions or need friendly advice, contact us: 888-519-2297, ext.7
To learn more about accelerated wound healing with Enluxtra, sign up for our FREE e-learning program
And you are always welcome to visit our site and order FREE samples

Remember: to get the best results, always go bigger to cover the peri-wound areas and overlap healthy skin by at least 1 inch. Watch a 1-minute tutorial:​

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