Have you ever gotten a cut or a wound and wondered how to clean it? You may use wipes, but which ones are safe to use? Should you use regular wet wipes? Should you use cotton pads dipped in water or ...

Chandan Sen, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and chief scientific officer of Wound Healing ...

From half-used gauze rolls to expired antibiotic ointments, most American first aid kits have one thing in common: They’re woefully out of date. These kits are meant to be our go-to solution for minor ...

The next time you get a scuff or scratch, you might not think slapping some fish skin on it sounds like the best idea, but that's effectively what a team of researchers from Shanghai Jiaotong ...

Observing your dog licking wounds can evoke mixed reactions; some find it unpleasant, while others allow it. Many people believe a dog’s saliva has strong antibacterial properties that can help wounds ...

We are physicians of independent medical groups who care for more than 100,000 medically complex seniors across more than 17 states. In assisted living facilities and patients' homes, we see firsthand ...