Using the topical drug called AB569 — a combination of acidified nitrite and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid — promotes killing of antibiotic-resistant bacteria while enhancing the healing of ...

Key takeaways: Cetaphil Healing Ointment (Galderma Laboratories) contains petrolatum, shea butter and vitamin E. Within 4 weeks, the formula significantly reduced dry skin and promoted wound ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Slow wound healing is a process in which a wound, whether large or small, heals significantly slower than what is typical. While wounds go through several ...

In vitro laboratory study shows CUROXEN OTC wound ointment kills >99.99% of Candida auris AUSTIN, Texas, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OrganiCare, a manufacturer of topical over-the-counter wound ...

Researchers observed a wild orangutan in Sumatra treating a facial wound with a plant known for its healing properties, marking the first documented case of such behavior in a wild animal. The ...

A range of factors can result in slow wound healing. They include older age, certain health conditions and medications, nutritional deficiencies, tobacco use, and others.

Inflammation phase (days 1-5): Some redness, swelling, warmth, and discomfort around the wound is normal and indicates the body’s healing response has begun.

An orangutan revealed his first aid knowledge! Rakus, a male wild orangutan in Indonesia, was seen chewing up a leaf and then applying its juice to a wound on his cheek. Within a month, the deep ...

Vacuum-assisted wound closure is a treatment that applies gentle suction to a wound to help it heal. Learn about how it works, when it's used, and what to expect.