The Science of How Skin Actually Heals Skin healing is a coordinated biological sprint—your immune system clears debris, ...

Recent research is revealing key insights about the therapeutic potential of clostridial collagenase. Join us for this upcoming webinar to learn about new data on SANTYL® ointment’s unique mechanisms ...

Research at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine may have added a weapon to hospitals’ bacteria fighting arsenal. Using the topical drug called AB569 — a combination of acidified nitrite ...

How can cannabis oil improve wound healing compared to medications like antibiotics? This is what a recent study published in Narra J hopes to address as a team of researchers from Indonesia ...

LOS ANGELES -- The basic bandage that has remained similar in design for years could be getting a high-tech upgrade. Researchers are developing "smart bandages" which may have the ability to analyze ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Silicone gel sheets can help prevent scars from growing into keloids ...

The use of sterile paraffin (Lacri-Lube) or mupirocin (Bactroban) ointment on surgical wounds was evaluated in a randomized trial and compared with no ointment (Br J Surg. 2006;93:937-943). Patients ...

Wound healing happens in several stages. Your wound may look red, swollen, and watery at the beginning, and once it closes, it may have a raised red or pink scar. The scar will eventually become ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Researchers observed a wild orangutan in Sumatra treating a facial wound with a plant known for its healing properties, marking the first ...