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The Burn and Wound Dr., Austell, GA (2026)

03/12/2026

Understanding Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are rare but life-threatening skin conditions that cause severe inflammation, redness, and peeling of the skin. These disorders are closely related and are mainly distinguished by the percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) affected.

▪ SJS: affects less than 10% of the body
▪ TEN: affects more than 30% of the body
▪ SJS/TEN overlap: involves 10–30% of the body

These conditions are most often triggered by reactions to medications, including certain antibiotics like sulfa drugs and some anti-seizure medications. Each patient’s experience can vary greatly depending on severity and complications.

Because SJS and TEN damage the protective barrier of the skin, patients become highly vulnerable to infection, fluid loss, and multi-organ complications. In severe cases, the body undergoes extensive skin loss similar to major burns.

Treatment often requires specialized care in a multidisciplinary burn center where experts can manage complex wound care, prevent infection, and support organ function. Some patients may require skin graft procedures, while others may need ventilator support to protect the airway.

Early recognition and immediate specialized care are critical for improving outcomes.

Dr. Travis Perry, MD, The Burn and Wound Dr., and the team at JMS Burn Center at Wellstar Cobb provide specialized treatment for complex skin injuries and severe conditions like SJS and TEN.

03/11/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Small Wounds Can Become Serious Without Proper Care

Even minor wounds can develop complications if they are not properly cleaned and monitored. Proper wound care helps prevent infection and supports healthy healing.

Signs a wound may need medical attention include:
• Increasing redness or swelling
• Drainage or foul odor
• Persistent pain
• Fever or delayed healing

Early treatment can make a significant difference in recovery.

Dr. Travis Perry, MD, of JMS Burn Center, Inc. at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Atlanta, provides specialized care for complex wounds and burn injuries using advanced treatment approaches.

03/10/2026

𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴

Proper wound care plays a critical role in recovery, especially for complex wounds. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is an advanced treatment used to support the healing process by creating an optimal environment for wound repair.

This therapy uses a special foam dressing placed over the wound and sealed with a protective drape. A small tube connected to a device gently applies controlled vacuum pressure to the area. This negative pressure helps remove excess fluid, reduce swelling, and promote the formation of healthy granulation tissue—an important step in wound healing.

Healing time varies from patient to patient. Factors such as the size and location of the wound, overall health, and nutritional status can influence recovery. Patients can support healing by maintaining good nutrition, staying hydrated, resting, avoiding smoking, and monitoring blood glucose levels if they have diabetes.

Dr. Travis Perry, of JMS Burn Center, Inc. at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Atlanta, provides expert care in advanced wound management, including therapies like Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to help patients recover safely and effectively.

If you have questions about wound care or advanced treatment options, consult a qualified burn and wound care specialist.

03/09/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

When a burn injury occurs, the first priority is to stop the burning process immediately to prevent further tissue damage. Early and proper action can significantly affect healing and recovery.

Important initial steps include:
• Remove all clothing, diapers, jewelry, metal, and restrictive garments near the burn area.
• Do not place ice or very cold water on burns, as this can worsen tissue injury.
• Obtain the patient’s medical history to guide proper treatment.
• Check tetanus immunization status and administer tetanus if the last immunization was more than five years ago.

Burn injuries require proper evaluation and specialized care to prevent complications and promote optimal healing.

At the JMS Burn Center, burn and complex wound patients receive expert care from Dr. Travis Perry, a burn and wound specialist affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. Their team focuses on advanced treatment approaches designed to protect tissue, prevent infection, and support recovery.

If a burn or wound is not healing properly, specialized care can make a difference.

03/08/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻

Healing does not take a day off. Burns and wounds require proper care, patience, and the right treatment to prevent infection and long-term complications.

Even small injuries deserve attention. Early evaluation and proper wound care can make a significant difference in healing and recovery.

At the JMS Burn Center, Dr. Travis Perry and the team focus on advanced burn and wound care to help patients heal safely and effectively.

If a burn or wound is not improving, professional care may be the next important step.

03/07/2026

Weekends Are Not a Break for Burns and Wounds

Burns and wounds do not wait for weekdays. Accidents can happen anytime — during weekend cooking, outdoor activities, home projects, or family gatherings. What may seem like a small injury at first can quickly become painful, infected, or difficult to heal if not treated properly.

Proper burn and wound care is important from the very beginning. Early evaluation helps prevent infection, protect healthy tissue, and support better healing outcomes.

At the JMS Burn Center, patients receive specialized care focused on healing, recovery, and long-term skin health. Under the expertise of Dr. Travis Perry, treatment plans are designed to address burns and complex wounds with precision, compassion, and advanced care techniques.

If a burn or wound is not improving, becomes more painful, or shows signs of infection, it is important to seek medical attention.

Your skin protects you every day. Make sure it receives the care it deserves — even on the weekend.

03/06/2026

𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection that spreads rapidly beneath the skin and along the body's soft tissues. Often called a “flesh-eating infection,” it requires urgent medical attention and specialized care.

Understanding the risk factors can help people recognize when they may be more vulnerable.

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

Individuals who live unhealthy lifestyles may be more susceptible to necrotizing fasciitis. Factors that can increase the risk include:

• Heavy alcohol consumption
• Poor nutrition or unhealthy diet
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Autoimmune disorders
• Alcohol abuse

People with weakened immune systems—whether temporary or permanent—are also more vulnerable. Conditions such as cancer, chronic illnesses, or major traumatic injuries can reduce the body’s ability to fight infection.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸?

Older adults are particularly vulnerable, especially to Type I necrotizing infections, the most common form of the disease. Aging often comes with multiple medical conditions and a reduced immune response, which increases the likelihood of severe infection.

Patients undergoing major surgery or recovering from traumatic injuries should also be carefully monitored, as bacteria can sometimes enter through breaks in the skin and spread quickly beneath the tissue.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀?

Recognizing risk factors and symptoms early can make a life-saving difference. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical to stopping the infection and preventing further tissue damage.

𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆, burn and wound specialist at the JMS Burn Center, emphasizes the importance of early evaluation and expert wound care when infections involve the skin and soft tissue.

If a wound is worsening, painful, swollen, or showing signs of infection, do not delay seeking medical care. Early treatment can save tissue, limbs, and lives.

03/05/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲

Chemical burns can occur at work, at home, or even at school. With more than 30,000 chemicals readily available in the U.S., chemical burns account for about 5% of all burn admissions. While many cases occur in the workplace, injuries can also result from the misuse of beauty products, household cleaners, DIY materials, or intentional exposure.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻?
A chemical burn occurs when a substance causes irritation or damage to the skin or tissue after direct contact. Most chemical burns are caused by strong acids or bases, and prolonged exposure can lead to severe injuries, scarring, disability, or permanent damage.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• Hydrochloric (Muriatic) Acid
• Formic Acid
• Chromic Acid
• Hydrofluoric Acid
• Sodium Hydroxide
• Potassium Hydroxide
• Calcium Hydroxide

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱?
These chemicals can be present in everyday products such as oven cleaners, hair dyes, wet cement, pool cleaners, yard chemicals, bleach or metal cleaners, gasoline, and paint thinners.

As Dr. Travis Perry, MD, The Burn and Wound Dr. and Burn Medical Director of JMS Burn Center, Inc., emphasizes, early evaluation and specialized treatment are essential in preventing deeper tissue damage and long-term complications from chemical burns.

03/04/2026

No patient should ever be turned away when specialized burn care is needed.

At JMS Burn Center, the commitment is simple but powerful: provide expert, compassionate burn and reconstructive care to every patient who walks through the doors.

Under the leadership of Dr. Travis Perry, care goes far beyond treating the surface of a wound.

JMS Burn Center is unique in the way it serves both children and adults, offering a comprehensive circle of care designed to address the full impact of burn injuries. From critical care and pediatric intensive support to reconstructive expertise and psychiatric consultation, every aspect of healing is considered.

Because even a small burn can be life-changing.

Burn injuries affect more than skin — they affect confidence, function, family dynamics, and emotional well-being. That’s why treatment is not just about closing wounds. It’s about:

• Preserving tissue
• Preventing infection
• Restoring movement
• Supporting mental health
• Rebuilding quality of life

Healing is physical.
Healing is emotional.
Healing is comprehensive.

At JMS Burn Center, patients are treated as whole people — not just injuries — and families are supported every step of the way.

If you or a loved one needs specialized burn or wound care, expert help matters.

03/03/2026

A small burn today can become a lifelong scar tomorrow.

Many patients try home remedies first, only to seek help when the wound becomes infected, painful, or difficult to heal. By then, treatment becomes more complex.

Burn and wound care is not only about closing the skin.
It is about saving tissue, preventing infection, and restoring function.

Early treatment matters.
Proper care matters.
Specialized care matters.

Dr. Travis Perry and the team at JMS Burn Center at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, specialize in advanced burn and wound care, providing surgical and non-surgical treatment for complex wounds, infections, and burn injuries.

If a wound is not healing, it needs expert attention.

03/02/2026

Complex burns and chronic wounds require specialized care.

Severe burns, necrotizing infections, and non-healing wounds often need advanced surgical management, including debridement, reconstruction, and tissue-preserving techniques.

Our goal is not only wound closure, but restoration of function and prevention of long-term complications.

Modern burn and wound care combines surgical expertise, infection control, and advanced healing strategies to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Timely referral to a burn and wound specialist can significantly improve recovery.

02/28/2026

Not all burns should be treated at home.

Burn injuries can worsen within hours if not properly evaluated. What looks minor at first may become deep tissue damage, infection, or permanent scarring.

Seek medical care if the burn:
• Forms blisters
• Appears white, black, or charred
• Causes severe pain or numbness
• Covers a large area
• Is on the face, hands, feet, or joints

Early burn care saves skin, function, and lives.

Advanced burn and wound treatment focuses on proper cleaning, infection prevention, and techniques that help the body heal safely.

Do not wait until it gets worse.

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