Unique Usages of Dehydrated Human Amnion Chorion Membrane Allografts in Dermatology

Dehydrated human amnion chorion membrane (dHACM) allografts are synthetic skin substitutes derived from placental tissue. dHACM allografts are used for replacing lost or damaged dermal tissue, as they contain many of the components found within the extracellular matrix that are beneficial in wound healing. Common uses of dHACM allografts include the healing of diabetic and non-diabetic foot and leg ulcers, decubitus ulcers, and wounds following debridement. While these grafts have been proven to be beneficial in other disciplines of medicine, their potential for use in the field of dermatology is emerging. Current clinical cases and research have shown dHACM allografts to be beneficial in repairing damaged tissue due to dermatologic conditions. They could play a role in the treatment of conditions causing chronic wounds, including dermal scarring or loss, and the repair of fragile skin. Examples of dHACM allograft use in dermatology include cases of pyoderma gangrenosum, Netherton syndrome, and wound healing with Mohs micrographic surgery. This literature review explores the efficacy of using dHACM allografts for the treatment of healing wounds within the field of dermatology.