Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective ...

The body creates scabs to protect wounds from bacteria. If bacteria do get in, the wound can become infected. This may cause a crusty, yellow scab to develop. Medical treatments and home remedies may ...

Have you ever come out of a pool or bath and noticed your fingertips were whitish and shriveled? That’s a mild version of skin maceration. Skin maceration happens when the skin is exposed to moisture ...

Skin from cod and tilapia is being used to treat burns and other skin damage. Icelandic biotechnology company Kerecis has developed an FDA-approved cod-skin treatment that can speed up burn healing ...

How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...

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 ...