Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why some chronic wounds refuse to heal, even when treated with antibiotics. A ...

A team found that Enterococcus faecalis delays chronic wound healing by producing damaging reactive oxygen species.

An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new ...

Researchers suggest that wound dressings infused with antioxidants such as catalase could be an effective future treatment.

Hyderabad: Scientists from IIT Hyderabad and CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) have developed a novel ...

Splinters are everyday injuries commonly involving a small shard of wood, glass, metal, plastic, or a thorn that becomes embedded in the skin and the soft tissue underneath.

People could be missing out on proper treatment as the condition often gets mistaken for eczema or chicken pox ...

Amaryllis are easy-care houseplants that brighten a bleak winter's day with their blooms. However, the bulbs are vulnerable ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.