If you have had surgery or are planning to have surgery with Dr. Spiegel you should watch this wound care video
If you have had surgery or are planning to have surgery with Dr. Spiegel you should watch this wound care video
Get back to tip-top shape in no time by following these at-home wound care tips.
Older bodies need longer to mend. This reality of aging has been documented since World War I, with the observation that wounds heal slower in older soldiers. Yet until now, researchers have not been able to tease out what age-related changes hinder the body's ability to repair itself.
Water’s Edge Dermatology practitioners explain how to care for a wound after being treated in-office. This tutorial covers wounds from treatments, such as bi...
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In the event that your wound becomes chronic, your doctor may prescribe one or more of the following treatment methods.
Dr. Valerie Ryan, MD, CWSP talks about hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) and how it can help patients' wounds heal. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is one of the tre...
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Scientists at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have created a 3D-bioprinted BioMask that could treat facial wounds or burns with tissue regenerated from the mask.
First they showed us that trillions of gut bacteria help us digest food and fight disease, now scientists ask, how do bacteria populations on our skin influence wound healing?
Bumps, cuts and bruises are an inevitable part of everyday living, and no cause for great concern when we are young. For those over 60, however, minor skin tears can lead to complications that can …
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Typically, a wound will heal on its own and one that is healing normally will have a bright, beefy red color. But, a wound that is darker in color and has red streaks may be signs that it’s not healing properly. If you are experiencing any of the following issues with a wound, then you …Continue Reading
In addition to using the appropriate wound care supplies, there are a number of other factors that play a role in the healing progress of an injury or a surgical site.
Chronic wounds can seriously affect quality-of-life. However there are many techniques, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, that can help.
A compelling new study is offering an insight into the mechanism by which a novel form of light therapy can speed the healing of burn injuries. The research indicates the experimental therapy can activate a key protein that stimulates cell growth.
Skin grafts are risky in an increasing number of patients, partly due to rising rates of diabetes. This method by the Salk Institute could avoid dangerous outcomes.
Researchers have concluded that vitamin D may benefit burn wound healing and reduce scarring.
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