Wound care Posts

This article is part of the Complete Guide to Wound Care. A medical wound is an injury that affects living tissue. It is usually caused by a cut or a blister that breaks the skin open. The body is uniquely designed to deal with and heal wounds. However, sometimes the body needs help. During the […]

This article is part of the Complete Guide to Wound Care. The origin of the aphorism “time heals all wounds” is nearly 100 years-old and while its true source remains disputed, its sentiment- as some patients know all too well- about all wounds healing with just time isn’t always true.

This article is part of the Complete Guide to Wound Care. Some health issues make it difficult for the body to do the work required to heal wounds. People with advanced diabetes, severe anemia, radiation tissue damage or non-healing surgical incisions often need dedicated wound care. Without the proper care and healing, a wound can […]