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 ...

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 ...

When he was 10 years old, Joseph Connell was burned on 30% of his body. His leg was so severely damaged the wound went down to the bone, and doctors told him he would never walk again. Connell had 360 ...

Aquaphor and Vaseline are both non-comedogenic, meaning they don't clog pores. Aquaphor may cause an allergic reaction due to the ingredient lanolin. Aquaphor is best for oily skin or if your skin is ...

Rockefeller scientists uncovered how hair follicle stem cells can switch from growing hair to repairing skin when nutrients run low. The key lies in serine, an amino acid that activates a stress ...

A former Genesis HealthCare executive has launched a national collaborative meant to educate long-term care professionals on all aspects of wound care and skin health. The Post Acute Wound & Skin ...

So, after seeing his patients struggle to access quality wound care, Wyllie opened his own clinic. He started Complete Wound ...

Research suggests snail mucin may offer benefits for wound healing, certain skin conditions, and reducing signs of skin aging, as well as anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Although research ...

Chronic wound care is at an inflection point. Nearly seven million Americans live with chronic wounds, many tied to diabetes or cardiovascular disease, and that number will rise as the population ages ...