For individuals managing diabetes, the ramifications of seemingly minor cuts and wounds stretch far beyond ordinary injury concerns. These seemingly trivial injuries can pose significant and ...

For moderately severe open wounds, the safest and most effective over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptics include iodine, biguanides, and peroxides. Antiseptics are chemical solutions applied topically to ...

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical that is often used for cleaning, disinfecting and stain removal. It is also commonly used as an antiseptic to treat cuts, scrapes or other minor skin wounds. “Hydrogen ...

TOMS RIVER - A defense expert testified Thursday that door-to-door salesman Michael Tsamas first inflicted a "very superficial'' wound on a Jackson man during an altercation in 2022 before delivering ...

Digital wound care technology led to a 13.1% reduction in pressure injuries a year after 128 facilities in a large skilled nursing chain began using a new platform, according to a large study ...

The body is pretty good at healing itself, though more severe wounds can require bandages or stitches. But researchers have now developed a wound-healing ink that can actively encourage the body to ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways An infection can slow down the healing process of a wound.Poor blood circulation hampers wound healing because it limits oxygen supply.People who ...