Scabs form to protect and heal a wound by covering it with a dry, crusty layer. To help a scab heal, keep it clean and moist with a moisturizer or ointment, and avoid picking or scratching it. If a ...

A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D-printed medicated patches to help close ...

Wound healing happens in four stages: homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. In the inflammation stage, ...

Why do diabetic wounds refuse to heal? A new scientific review highlights how disruptions in the timing and behavior of ...

Whether after an injury or surgery, many of us carry scars. Over time, they can fade if we treat them right. Two medics spell out what to do.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through discussing wound care with my patients over the years, it’s that some of the greatest obstacles are not medical, but myths. At the Wound Center of Tucson, we ...

Fish skin grafts are a new option for treating wounds and burns. Research suggests they reduce pain, aid healing, and have a low risk of side effects. New treatment options for burns and skin wounds ...